Self- Worth and Relationships are the heart & soul of our groups. Our Pearl Talk group offerings change regularly to meet the needs of our clients. If you don't see what you're looking for listed, contact us to find out about getting on our waitlist for a girls group tailored to your daughter's needs. Read more below to learn how group might be just the thing for your teen.
CURRENT OPENINGS
SPRING SERIES - PearlTalk
Pearl Talk is a professionally led education and peer support program for teen girls, ages 13-18. Pearl Talk groups use experiential activities and group discussion to create a safe, trusting environment for girls to learn more about themselves and each other. Groups focus on social awareness & skills, identity development, building self-confidence and self-compassion, developing empathy and a sense of connectedness, and helping girls navigate the transitions of adolescence. From peer & family relationships, to body image and a rapidly changing sense of self, these groups help girls celebrate their unique selves, filter negative and positive and foster healthy relationships. Facilitated by Kimber Lee, MA.
YEAR-ROUND GENERAL INTEREST GROUPS
Currently accepting referrals for middle and high school girls. Read on to learn about what PearlTalk Therapy group is like and how you might benefit from joining us!
Each group is unique but all groups focus on self-compassion, emotion regulation, healthy friendships, self-care, self-worth, resilience, growth & transformation.
WHAT IS A PEARL TALK THERAPY GROUP?
Our middle school girls' groups use experiential activities and group discussion to create a safe, trusting environment for girls to learn more about themselves and each other. Groups focus on social awareness & skills, identity development, building self-confidence and self-compassion, developing empathy and a sense of connectedness, and helping girls navigate the transitions of early adolescence. From peer & family relationships, to body image and a rapidly changing sense of self, these groups help girls celebrate their unique selves and foster healthy friendships.
Our high school girls' groups help teens manage the stress that comes with high school and find balance with their academic, family, extracurricular and social commitments. High school is a time when the pressure to meet the expectations of parents, teachers and peers can become overwhelming, and our group gives girls the opportunity to share their experiences and learn from each other in a safe, supportive and collaborative environment. This program will give your teen the foundation to develop healthy relationships, a strong sense of self and coping strategies for dealing with the challenges high school can bring.
Each group has its own personality and scope. Let us find the right fit for your needs.
WHY DO GIRLS JOIN GROUP?
Girls come to our groups for many reasons. Some are referred by individual therapists or school counselors, some ask their parents if they can have a place to talk about "girl stuff" and others come to us from parents who are looking for ways to support their daughters' mental health and well-being. Some of the reasons for seeking group therapy include:
Challenging peer relationships, bullying (aka relational aggression), not fitting in
Emotion dysregulation: losing your temper easily, getting overwhelmed, feeling out of control
Family issues: divorce, separation, conflict between parents & teens
Changing schools or moving to a new city
Transition into middle or high school
Poor self-image, low self-esteem, feeling badly about who you are
WHAT CAN GROUP THERAPY DO FOR ME?
Group therapy can be an effective way to meet teens where they're most comfortable, in a small setting with like-minded peers. Some of our girls see us or other therapists for individual or family therapy, and use group therapy to debrief with their peers, as well as give and receive feedback and support. Some girls have never tried therapy before and find the group setting to be more comfortable (even if they're nervous at first) than sitting one-on-one with an adult therapist. Therapy groups are different than group settings at school and extracurricular activities. They are therapist-guided to be safe, supportive, nurturing and engaging for girls from diverse backgrounds. The experience of being in group can be very healing for girls, and is especially helpful for girls struggling with social anxiety, or those who just feel awkward and uncomfortable meeting new people. Girls groups help girls learn that they can have healthy friendships with other girls, and that they are valued just for being themselves. Some of the benefits of group can include:
Feelings of confidence and connection
Learning more about who you are and how to be true to your values
Discovering how to use self-compassion instead of self-criticism
Building healthy friendships and stronger family relationships
Learning how to manage difficult feelings
Discovering your strengths, resources and inner resilience
Fees: $20/group session for 60-minute groups and $30/group session for 75-minute groups; $50 for initial 50-minute intake assessment to determine goodness of fit for group based on client needs and current group focus, address group expectations, goals and policies, and begin building a relationship between the client and therapist. We do not accept insurance for group therapy sessions or intake assessments.
