Middle School Girls Therapy Group

Group Details:

Group begins Thursday October 17th

Time: 5 – 6:15 pm

Duration: – 8 weeks

Cost: $55 per week ($440 total)

Payments: We offer a payment plan for the group.

Payment 1 at registration – $150
Payment 2 at week 4 – $150
Payment 3 at week 6 – $140

Registration: Initial payment of $150 reserves a spot.

Call (973) 664-7466 or email us at info@obmft.com

For Girls 11-14

Middle-school can be a challenging and confusing time for developing young ladies. This 10week group is designed to provide education and support to pre-adolescent and teen girls ages 11-14 as they learn effective strategies to manage daily life stressors.

Topics of this group will include:

exploring and developing a healthy self-esteem
managing emotions such as anxiety, sadness and anger
learning skills to cope with transitions and life stressors
learning healthy boundaries in relationships
managing social media
peer relations and social skills
time management and structuring routine
understanding emerging desire for independence

Group members can expect to:

Feel connected and supported from peers going through the same struggles
Learn and practice healthy communication skills
Learn ways to improve their mood and ability to manage ups and downs in emotion
Decrease impulsive behaviors, procrastination or isolation
Develop a deeper understanding of self

Group Facilitator

Dayna D’Amico, LCSW is the facilitator for our teen girls groups. Dayna has extensive experience working with adolescent, teen girls and women who are diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders. For three years Dayna was employed as a mental health associate at the Teen Girls Program of Princeton House Behavioral Health. After pursuing further education and receiving her LCSW Dayna joined the Women’s Program in Eatontown, New Jersey where she currently holds the role of senior primary therapist. Dayna has served clients struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, trauma symptoms, addiction and relationship issues.