Nicole Gibson, LPC
This group is designed for individuals who have been diagnosed with OCD, successfully completed a course of exposure and response prevention (EX-RP) treatment, and are interested in post treatment support. The OCD Recovery Maintenance Support Group helps group members remain accountable as they continue to implement EX-RP strategies and provides a supportive space for them to navigate the challenges of living with OCD. Virtual Participation Only
Dr. Lindsey Breznik, Ph.D., & Michaela Barbaro, M.A.
Had enough of the battles with your preschooler? Have you run out of ideas to deal with misbehavior? Have you ever thought there must be a better way? There is! Join us to learn a research-based game plan for handling challenging behaviors (like tantrums, not listening, aggression) that will improve your child’s behavior and reduce your stress! Virtual Participation Only
Brittany Steiner, Professional Counselor and Karl Jancart, Psychology Intern
Are you the parent or legal guardian of a minor child who has Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Are you finding it difficult to manage the stress and isolation that comes with caring for a child with ASD??
If so, we invite you to be a part of a support group for parents/legal guardians experiencing similar challenges. Together, we will be sharing experiences, trading resources, improving self-care routines, and practicing emotional regulation and stress management skills. Raising a child is not easy and raising a child with a neurodivergent disorder can be chaotic and impede daily functioning, but it does not have to. Virtual Participation Only
Megan Cook, MA, ATR-BC, LPC; and Tori Novosel, Professional Counselor
If you’ve experienced trauma, you know how much it can impact every aspect of life. This group, Exploring Trauma through Art for Teens, provides a safe space for teen girls to process their trauma, receive support from others, and express themselves through art making. The group will teach emotional regulation and coping skills, take a deep dive into the mechanism and impact of trauma and promote the healing process of making art in community with others.
The use of psychoeducation, verbal processing, and creating art will provide several avenues for teens to gain deeper understanding, explore self, and create meaningful, healthy relationships. The ultimate goals of promoting healing, empowerment, and hope will be woven throughout each of the ten sessions. Virtual Participation Only
Zia Cook-Andres, LCSW, and Casey Harvey, LCSW
This group is a closed, 8-week body image-focused psychoeducation and process group utilizing the modalities of ACT and strengths-based therapies, as well as texts by Aubrey Gordon, Sonya Renee Taylor, and Roxane Gay. The group will encourage an understanding of body image grounded in also furthering our understanding of the role of racial and gender identities in our everyday lives and experiences of our bodies. Our goals for participants in this group is to confront and reduce body image stress, increase understanding of the impact of diet culture on body image, and increase participants' abilities to approach their own bodies with empathy and understanding.
By participating in this group, patients are eligible for free ongoing body image support at CBI through our Eating and Body Recovery Support Group, led by CBI Clinician: Samantha Motto, NCC.
Samantha Motto, Professional Counselor
After completing eating disorder treatment and entering into recovery, individuals tend to isolate themselves due to shame, guilt, and the protectiveness of their habits. Because so much in daily life can be triggering for survivors of eating disorders, online support groups can help those in recovery cope and find community as they heal.
This group will specialize in offering peer-to-peer guidance, empathy, and emotional support to people who have completed the 8-week Body Image Group Therapy.
Any Questions: centertorebr.cbi@gmail.com
Virtual Participation Only
Nicole Gibson, LPC and Samantha Motto, Professional Counselor
Nicole Gibson, LPC and Samantha Motto, Professional Counselor
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) not only impacts the individual that holds this diagnosis, but their loved ones as well. Family members may feel frustrated or angry about the impact that OCD has had on their life or confused about what they can do to help. This 8-week support group was created for the significant others, parents, and siblings or friends (ages: 18 plus) of an adult or child who has been formerly diagnosed with OCD and is currently engaged in Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment (ERP or EX-RP). The group provides an opportunity to support and connect with others as we discuss symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder, exposure and response prevention treatment, and practical strategies for supporting their loved one while they’re in treatment. We will identify several different resources for learning more about OCD and ways to stay connected to the OCD community.
This Support group is for any significant others, parents, and siblings or friends (ages: 18 plus) of an adult or child who has been formerly diagnosed with OCD and is currently engaged in Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment (ERP or EX-RP).
Virtual Participation Only
Christian Donnelly, Professional Counselor
Learn how to change your relationship with anxiety in a supportive environment with others. Together we will work towards making anxiety less scary and understand how to work with our emotions instead of tiresomely fighting against them. Receive support and motivation to continue to grow together one week at a time.
This group is open to CBI clients and non-CBI clients between the ages of 18 and 35 with an anxiety diagnosis.
Virtual Participation Only
Nicole Gibson, LPC
Dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be frustrating and lonely and may make you feel as though you are going crazy. It is also understood that in time periods of stress, the symptoms of OCD may be exacerbated.
This group will be focused on:
This is a closed group.
Virtual Participation Only
Zia Cook-Andres, LCSW and Casey Harvey, LCSW
This group is a closed, 8-week body image-focused psychoeducation and skill-building group utilizing the modalities of ACT and strengths-based therapies, as well as a Health at Every Size framework. The group will encourage an understanding of body image grounded in identifying cultural beliefs and myths about the body and using ACT-based skills to alter image-reinforcing actions. Our goals for participants in this group are to confront and reduce body image stress, increase understanding of the impact of diet culture on body image, and increase participants' abilities to approach their own bodies with empathy and understanding.
Virtual Participation Only
Zia Cook-Andres, LCSW and Casey Harvey, LCSW
This group supports both teens and their parents in body image distress and disordered eating for young teen girls ages 12-14 through group therapy for teens and psychoeducation for their parents run simultaneously. Teens will have the opportunity to connect with peers around common issues and learn to challenge their thoughts about their bodies, while parents will learn to support their teens in body respect and neutrality in their homes.
In-Person Participation Only - Cranberry Twp Office
Jonathon Baillie, LPC
This is a process-oriented, adult (18+), coed outpatient-level substance abuse treatment group. It is considered a lower level of care and is appropriate for people who have mild to moderate substance abuse disorder. Addiction impacts all areas of one's life, therefore treatment needs to address one's life in a holistic way that includes biological, psychological, social, spiritual, intellectual and emotional aspects.
Specifically, this group's focus includes but is not limited to, self exploration, assessing one's substance use, identifying underlying issues feeding into substance abuse, building self-awareness, identifying, planning and implementing actions for change, building and maintaining a life of recovery, etc.
Virtual Participation Only
Michael Ortenzo, LMFT and Jennifer Snow, LPC
Trauma is a word often associated with individuals who experienced major negative life events. This word can be daunting and prevent people from seeking and finding healing. Often not discussed is the power of moving past this label to uncover the hidden richness of our lives. Behind the pain and struggle with trauma lies growth, change, and much more. This group, titled Exploring Trauma and Sharing Support. will be a space to learn about trauma and engage with others who face the challenge of healing from difficult experiences.
This group is open to CBI clients and non-CBI clients ages 18 and older who experienced trauma directly and/or may have a diagnosis of PTSD. Participants must be in mental health treatment prior to attending this group.
Virtual Participation Only
Certified Gottman Therapist Anthony Calvario, LPC, NCC and Andrea Kellman LPC
CALLING ALL COUPLES!
Do you have difficulty communicating and understanding each other? Has the pandemic affected your ability to connect with your partner? Feeling stuck? Or are you looking to simply better your relationship?
With the help of our relationship experts, you and your partner will be on your way to rediscovering the love and joy that once gave life to your relationship. This workshop is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his book, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Practical, real-life tools will be utilized to enrich your relationship and best of all, upon completion of the workshop, you and your partner will have the skills to take home and continue your path of reconnection.
Virtual Participation Only
Stacy Buonomo, LCSW and Patricia Moorehead, LCSW
Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) is evidence-based and derived from cognitive-therapy. Group members are given tools throughout the 12 weeks to understand and create a life worth living through reducing maladaptive behaviors and increasing adaptive functioning. Manage intense emotions, be more in the present, increase self-awareness, learn more effective ways to communicate, increase potential for healthier and successful relationships, and decrease destructive behaviors. This group is a psychoeducational group that follows a set agenda where information is taught on a weekly basis with homework and skills practice week to week.
Skills to be covered:
Virtual Participation Only
