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How Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Can Help Your Teen
Nicole Ivelevitch Nicole Ivelevitch

How Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Can Help Your Teen

Navigating the teenage years can be challenging, marked by rapid changes, evolving relationships, and the quest for independence. During this time, effective communication and relationship skills are crucial. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a set of interpersonal effectiveness skills that can significantly benefit teens, helping them manage conflicts, build healthy relationships, and maintain self-respect. Keep reading to learn more about what interpersonal effectiveness skills are and why they are important for teens.

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Interpersonal Process Groups: What They Are and Who They’re For
Sara Schreiber Sara Schreiber

Interpersonal Process Groups: What They Are and Who They’re For

The term “Interpersonal Process Group” might sound a bit intimidating, but this type of group therapy is actually the perfect space for individuals who are looking to explore their feelings and connect with others in a safe, supportive environment. Keep reading to learn more about what interpersonal process groups are and whether or not you might benefit from joining one.

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Skills Groups vs. Process Groups: Which Type of Group Therapy is Right For You?
Nicole Ivelevitch Nicole Ivelevitch

Skills Groups vs. Process Groups: Which Type of Group Therapy is Right For You?

The term “Group Therapy” seems pretty self-explanatory…it’s just therapy, but in a group setting, right? Well, yes and no. There are many different types of therapy groups that differ based on the intended goals of the groups, the condition(s) they aim to treat, the clinical methods used by the facilitating therapists, and more. Keep reading to learn more about two of the most common types of group therapy, Skills Groups and Process Groups.

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