Tag: adolescents

DBT-Informed Creative Arts Group for Teens Launching January 2019

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Facilitated By: Jacqueline Anderson, M.Ed & Resident in Counseling When: High School Group: Tuesdays from 4:00-5:15 pm Middle School Group: Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15 pm Four Modules (six sessions per module) Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Skills Cost: $450/module (works out to $75/session) Location: Sunstone Counseling – McLean 1485 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 300 McLean,… Read more »

The Physical Side of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents

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By: Katie Clark, LPC and Jennifer Munroe, LPC Anxiety is incredibly common in children and adolescents. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 31.9% of adolescents meet criteria for an anxiety disorder with a median onset age of six years old. Despite this, it is frequently misunderstood by both the young children… Read more »