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SUMMER TREATMENT PROGRAMS

SUMMER 2025 PROGRAMMING

We are excited to offer the following programs for Summer 2025. Please click the links below or scroll down to learn more information about each offering. If you are interested in any of the offerings, please fill out an inquiry form using the button below.

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Child CBT Group

DBT 101

DBT for Children (DBT-C)

DBT for the Transition to College

DBT for the Transition to College - Parent Support

Social Anxiety and Related Disorders Group

SPACE Parent Group

Therapeutic Tabletop Role Playing Groups (TTRPGs) for Middle and High Schoolers

Child CBT Group

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that focuses on the relationship between our emotions, physical sensations, thoughts, and behaviors – and how this relationship impacts our daily lives. Our Child CBT Group is for 7-11 year-olds who struggle with navigating feelings of sadness, frustration, and anxiety.  

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The group includes six topics taught over eight group sessions: Learning about Feelings, Coping Skills, Thinking Strategies, Defenses, Control, and Gratitude and Kindness. This group uses interactive learning opportunities and activities to teach children about their emotions and how to cope with difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations. There will also be two parent-only group sessions, during which parents will learn more about their children’s emotional experiences and how to best support their children by using reinforcement strategies, being consistent, and communicating empathy.  

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The group will take place biweekly starting July 8th and ending July 31st. Group sessions will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5PM. ​ 

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If you are interested in this program, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. 

Child CBT

DBT 101

Our DBT 101 5-Day Intensive Program is designed for adolescents (ages 13-19) who want or need DBT skills, but do not want this type of learning to interfere with their academic schedule. This accelerated program pulls from the evidenced-based curriculum of Dr. Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, which tailors Dr. Marsha Linehan’s skills training manual specifically to adolescents. DBT 101 uses hands-on and interactive learning to help adolescents learn the necessary skills to begin to make changes in their lives, and work towards building a life worth living. Modules covered in DBT 101 include: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Walking the Middle Path. 

 

Over the course of the 5-day program, adolescents will learn skills to: 

  • Manage and express their emotions 

  • Effectively manage stress 

  • Increase mindfulness 

  • Improve relationships 

  • Increase self-respect 

  • Set boundaries 

 

DBT 101 takes place from 9am-3pm, Monday through Friday. Participants are expected to be willing to commit to the entirety of the program, complete daily homework assignments, and must be able to sit through a full day of groups. There will be breaks throughout the day, and The Concord Center will also provide group materials, lunch, and snacks. We also ask that group members are free from substance use, do not have active suicidal ideation, and are not actively engaging in self-injurious behaviors. If you are interested in the program and have concerns regarding any of the above, please let us know so that we can discuss alternative options or potential accommodations.   

 

This group will be offered July 21st to July 25th, from 9am- 3pm daily.

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If you are interested in this program, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. 

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DBT for Children (DBT-C)

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​DBT for Children (DBT-C) is a parent-focused treatment that helps families of children with severe emotion dysregulation, impulsive behavior, and relationship challenges. This accelerated summer program will provide parents with essential DBT-C parenting skills. Parents may choose to participate as a standalone psychoeducational program or to prepare for more comprehensive DBT-C therapy. Topics include understanding and parenting a “supersenser,” improving parent-child relationships, and shaping your child’s behavior. Parents will also learn a variety of mindfulness and coping skills.


This group is intended for parents of children ages 7-12, but may include parents of younger children or preteens on a case by case basis. It will meet on Wednesdays from 11am-12:30pm. Dates of the program are June 4th through August 27th (skipping July 4th week), for 12 weeks total. 

If you are interested in this program, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. 

DBT 101
DBT-C

DBT for the Transition to College

Preparing for college can be both an exciting and stressful time for many incoming college students. This 7-session program focuses on helping incoming college students prepare for the transition to campus life. By reviewing and integrating DBT skills, DBT For the Transition to College helps teens to recognize the ways in which they can effectively manage some of the challenges they are likely to face when living on a college campus.  
 
Program participants can expect to: learn more about what some of these typical challenges might involve; review a selection of skills from the DBT modules (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness) that can help with these difficulties; and have opportunities to consider what skills application and integration will look like for them in their unique college environment. The program will help participants cope ahead for potential challenges, including how to manage crises, practice self-care, interact with others (e.g., roommates, peers, professors, etc.), manage their time, navigate homesickness, and make authentic decisions while living on a college campus.  
 
This program is best suited for: 

  • Incoming first year college students

  • Students who will be living on campus for the first time 

  • Students who have taken a gap year or gap semester Students who have struggled in their first or second year of college

  • Individuals who have had some previous exposure to DBT skills 
     

There will be two iterations of this group during the summer of 2024. 

  • Session 1: â€‹June 23rd – July 2nd, from 5-6:30PM 

    • ​Exact Dates: June 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th & June 30th, July 1st, July 2nd  

  • Session 2: August 4th – August 13th, from  5-6:30PM 

    • ​Exact Dates: August 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & August 11th, 12th, 13th  

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If you are interested in this program, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. ​

DBT College

DBT for the Transition to College – Parent Support 

Supporting your child through their transition to college can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. We are excited to offer an optional Parent Support component to our DBT for the Transition to College Program from Summer 2025. Our hope is that this 2-session program will help parents navigate this exciting, but sometimes overwhelming, time.   

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This hybrid program is offered simultaneously with the DBT for the Transition to College program and meets every Tuesday the program runs (Session 1, Session 2), with the flexibility to attend either in-person or remotely.  

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The program’s two sessions will include:  

  • Session 1: Structured Psychoeducation. This session will focus on key challenges parents can anticipate during their child's transition, including family-teen dialectical dilemmas, validation strategies, and typical college struggles. We will also offer practical advice for how to approach common challenges, like managing independence, problem-solving, and handling stress.  

  • Session 2: Agenda-Based Support. Participants are invited to submit any agenda items related to concerns or questions regarding the college transition in advance, which will be addressed during the session. In order to participate, at least one agenda item must be submitted. This session will also provide tips on preparing your child for the transition and how to use the summer as an opportunity to prepare. 
     

This program offers an invaluable space to gain insights, share experiences, and learn strategies that will help both you and your child navigate this important milestone with confidence. Join us to be a part of a supportive community as you help your teen thrive in their new college environment.  

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These sessions will be offered in coordination with the DBT Transition to College group during both iterations: 

  1. Option 1: Tuesday June 25th and July 1st 5-6:30PM 

  2. Option 2: Tuesday August 5th and 12th 5-6:30PM 

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Please note: your child does not need to participate in the DBT for the Transition to College group in order to participate in this parent program. All parents of rising college students are welcome to join! 
 

If you are interested in this program, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. ​

DBT College - Parent

Social Anxiety and Related Disorders Group

Our Social Anxiety & Related Disorders group integrates interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a focus on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).

 

Each group will start with a 30-minute psychoeducation component (e.g., information about social anxiety, explaining how ERP works, practicing present-focused awareness, identifying unhelpful thoughts, challenging unhelpful thoughts, and clarifying values), which will be followed by 60-minutes of practicing exposure tasks related to social anxiety.  

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We are running two separate Social Anxiety and Related Disorders Groups for Summer 2025:

  • 2 Week Group

    • ​Runs in-person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for 2 weeks

    • Sessions take place from 4-5:30pm

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      ​Begins on June 23rd, and runs through July 2nd 

  • 1 Week Intensive

    • Runs in-person on Monday through Friday​

    • Sessions take place from 4-6pm

    • Begins on August 18th and runs through August 22nd
       

If you are interested in one of these summer programs, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. 

Social Anxiety

SPACE Parent Group

We are excited to offer a summer round of our 8-week teletherapy group for parents of children up to age 12 diagnosed with anxiety and/or OCD. The group facilitators will use the evidence-based intervention Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), an innovative treatment for caregivers of children who experience anxiety and related challenges. Developed at Yale University’s Child Study Center, SPACE has been shown to be as efficacious as individual cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating child anxiety disorders and OCD.

SPACE is unique in that the treatment is delivered only to parents, without the need for child participation. This format can be a great option if the anxious child is unwilling or unable to participate in teletherapy, or as a compliment to individual CBT or Exposure and Response Prevention the child is already receiving.  

 

In the SPACE group, parents will learn about their role in supporting their anxious child and concrete strategies to respond effectively to their child’s anxious behaviors. Parents will work collaboratively with the therapists to develop a clear plan to take small, gradual steps in reducing accommodation (things they do or don’t do because of their child’s anxiety). The result is a child who can better self-regulate and cope with anxiety independently.

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For more information on SPACE, please visit: https://www.spacetreatment.net/about-space

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Our Summer SPACE Parent Group will run on Thursdays from 11:30am-1pm, starting on July 10th. The group will run for 8 weeks.
 

If you are interested in one of these summer programs, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. 

SPACE

Therapeutic Tabletop Role Playing Groups (TTRPGs)

Also sometime referred to as our "D&D" (aka Dungeons and Dragons) Groups, our  Therapeutic Tabletop Role Playing Groups (TTRPG's) use The Game to Grow Method to provide a unique opportunity for adolescents to work on building real-life social skills while also engaging in play.  
 

These groups are a great fit for adolescents who want to work on the following, while also having fun: 

  • Perspective Taking 

  • Frustration Tolerance 

  • Impulsivity 

  • Cooperation Skills 

  • Building Confidence 

  • Giving and Receiving Feedback  

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We are running two separate TTRPGs for Summer 2025:

  • Middle School Group

    • Runs in-person for 90-minutes​

    • Meets for 8 weeks on Thursdays from 6-7:30pm

    • Begins on June 26th 

  • High School Group

    • Runs in-person for 2 hours​

      • The extra 30 minutes allows for a 30-minute interpersonal process component, which allows participants to directly practice giving and receiving feedback​

    • Runs for 8 weeks on Tuesdays from 3-5pm

    • Begins on July 1st
       

If you are interested in one of these summer programs, please use this link to complete an inquiry form. ​

TTRPGs
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