The Marriage & Family Institute
Teen Trauma-Focused CBT Group Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group sessions in Columbus for teens ages 13-16.
Start Date TBD
Is your teen struggling with the effects of trauma?
Being a teenager can be challenging, especially when traumatic experiences make it difficult for your teen to feel safe, confident, or in control of their emotions. If your child has been recommended for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), they may benefit from a program that addresses the unique ways trauma affects their life—and that’s where we come in at The Marriage & Family Institute.
Our 8-week TF-CBT Group Therapy for Teens is a supportive, evidence-based program specifically designed for adolescents aged 13 to 16 who are dealing with the impact of trauma. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an effective approach that helps teens and their families process trauma, reduce negative thought patterns, and build resilience for a healthier future.
TF-CBT Group Therapy For Teens | Columbus, Ohio
What Makes TF-CBT Group Therapy Unique?
Our program is led by compassionate therapists trained in Trauma-Focused CBT and experienced in supporting teens through the healing process. In addition to individual healing, we focus on family education to help caregivers understand trauma and its effects, enabling them to better support their teens.
Over the course of 8 weeks, your teen will:
- Understand and process traumatic experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
- Reduce PTSD symptoms, such as flashbacks, anxiety, or emotional numbness.
- Improve decision-making skills and gain confidence in their ability to face new challenges.
- Build resilience and learn healthy coping strategies to navigate the effects of trauma.
- Improve sleep hygiene and develop routines that support better rest and recovery.
- Shift negative thought patterns to healthier perspectives, improving self-esteem and outlook on life.
If your teen is ready to take steps toward healing and regaining control of their life, our TF-CBT Group Therapy can help. Let us guide your teen through this journey toward resilience and recovery.
Group Details
- Start Date TBD
- 7-8:30pm, 8 Sessions
- 6797 N High St #203, Worthington, OH 43085
- $50 per session
TF-CBT Group Therapy For Teens | Columbus, Ohio
Skills Your Teen Will Learn in Trauma-Focused CBT Group Therapy
Emotional Regulation, Resilience, & Self-Compassion
Trauma can leave teens feeling overwhelmed or out of control. Emotional regulation skills help them identify, manage, and respond to intense emotions in healthier ways, reducing outbursts and enabling thoughtful decisions. At the same time, acceptance skills teach teens to let go of shame or self-blame by validating their emotions and focusing on what they can control. These combined skills build resilience, empowering teens to face challenges with confidence, maintain emotional stability, and move forward with hope and self-compassion. Teens learn to set realistic goals, embrace their strengths, and develop a more positive outlook on their future.
Reframing Negative Thought Patterns
Trauma often leads to cycles of negative thinking, which can impact a teen's self-esteem and outlook on life. Through trauma-focused exercises, teens learn to recognize and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. These skills allow them to approach their experiences with a healthier perspective, improving their decision-making abilities and strengthening their sense of self-worth.
Improving Relationships & Building Supportive Connections
Trauma can often strain relationships, leaving teens feeling isolated or misunderstood. Relationship maintenance skills teach teens how to nurture positive connections, resolve conflicts constructively, and recognize when a relationship is no longer healthy. By focusing on communication, emotional regulation, and boundary-setting, teens can form lasting, meaningful connections that support their healing and growth.
Improved Sleep & Daily Routines
Trauma can severely impact a teen’s ability to sleep or maintain healthy routines. Through trauma-focused CBT group therapy, teens learn strategies to improve their sleep hygiene, such as relaxation techniques and creating consistent bedtime routines. Better sleep leads to improved mood, energy, and overall mental health, enabling teens to face each day with greater clarity and resilience.
TF-CBT Group Therapy For Teens | Columbus, Ohio
Weekly Agenda For The TF-CBT Group
Session 1: Introduction to TF-CBT & Trauma Education
- Objectives: Build rapport, introduce TF-CBT, provide education on trauma, and create a safe group environment.
- Activities:
- Group introductions and establishing rules.
- Psychoeducation on trauma (what it is, common responses).
- Introducing the therapy process and confidentiality.
- Relaxation exercise (e.g., deep breathing).
Session 2: Psychoeducation on Trauma Responses & Relaxation Techniques
- Objectives: Normalize trauma responses and develop relaxation skills.
- Activities:
- Discuss normal responses to trauma (fight, flight, freeze).
- Practice relaxation techniques (guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation).
- Introduce homework on relaxation practice.
Session 3: Identifying & Managing Thoughts & Feelings
- Objectives: Increase awareness of trauma-related thoughts and emotions.
- Activities:
- Discuss the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Practice identifying negative or distressing thoughts.
- Introduce coping skills (e.g., positive self-talk).
Session 4: Cognitive Coping & Restructuring Techniques
- Objectives: Learn how to challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts.
- Activities:
- Teach cognitive restructuring to counter negative thinking patterns.
- Group exercises on identifying and challenging thoughts.
- Role-play scenarios for practicing reframing.
Session 5: Trauma Narrative (Part 1)
- Objectives: Begin creating a trauma narrative as a form of processing.
- Activities:
- Introduce the trauma narrative concept and its purpose.
- Start narrative work with a focus on safe and less distressing details.
- Provide support for any emerging emotions, reinforcing coping skills.
Session 6: Trauma Narrative (Part 2) & Cognitive Processing
- Objectives: Continue the trauma narrative and address cognitive distortions.
- Activities:
- Allow time for participants to continue their narratives.
- Discuss themes and distorted beliefs linked to trauma.
- Group discussion and support.
Session 7: Safety Planning & Enhancing Future Growth
- Objectives: Focus on building safety, resilience, and future-focused growth.
- Activities:
- Develop individual safety plans for coping with future challenges.
- Discuss resilience, personal strengths, and growth opportunities.
- Encourage setting goals for continued healing and growth.
Session 8: Graduation & Closure
- Objectives: Conclude the program, review progress, and provide closure.
- Activities:
- Review key skills and highlight individual achievements.
- Reflection activity: what each participant has learned or valued.
- Graduation ceremony or acknowledgment of completion.
- Provide resources for continued support, if needed.
Get started today!
Contact us to inquire about or register for the upcoming Teen TF-CBT Group Therapy Program.
TF-CBT Group Therapy For Teens | Columbus, Ohio
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Locations
Online therapy sessions are available across Ohio.
