Group therapy

Anxiety and stress management groups

Why it works: High-pressure work and school environments contribute to stress and anxiety for many adults and teens. Group therapy provides a supportive space where participants can share experiences, gain insights, and learn coping strategies. Using CBT and mindfulness, groups teach effective techniques for managing stress, emotional regulation, and building resilience, all while fostering a sense of community.
Format: CBT- and mindfulness-based groups teaching coping strategies, relaxation, and grounding.
Target audience: Young professionals, parents, and teens.
Variation: “Managing Anxiety in College Transitions” for students.

Parenting support groups

Why it works: Families can face unique challenges around child development, school stress, and parenting. Group therapy offers a supportive space for parents to learn psychoeducation, effective parenting strategies, and stress management techniques. This shared experience helps parents connect, gain practical tools, and feel more confident in navigating their challenges.
Format: Psychoeducation, parenting strategies, stress management.
Target audience: Parents of young children, parents of teens, and parents of neurodivergent kids (ADHD, ASD).

Adolescent/teen groups

Why it works: Teens can experience academic stress, social pressures, and identity challenges. Group therapy offers a structured space for teens to gain support, develop coping skills, and connect with peers facing similar struggles. Whether it’s building social skills, improving self-esteem, or empowering teen girls, these groups provide valuable tools for navigating adolescence.
Group options:
- Teen anxiety and coping skills group
- Social skills and self-esteem group (especially for neurodivergent kids (ADHD, ASD), children, and teens)
- Teen girls’ empowerment group (body image, friendships, resilience)

Integrative mind-body groups

Why it works: Avita’s iCare’s integrative mind-body groups offer a holistic approach that combines psychotherapy with somatic practices, mindfulness, gentle movement, and expressive arts. This unique blend appeals to clients seeking alternatives to traditional talk therapy. By addressing both the mind and body, these groups help enhance stress resilience, emotional healing, and overall well-being.
Format: Blending psychotherapy with somatic practices, mindfulness, gentle movement, and expressive arts.
Possible tracks:
- “Mind-Body Coherence Group” (based on your 8–12 week protocol) that can also include a package with Biofeedback, Acupuncture, etc.
- Stress and resilience through breath and movement
- Expressive arts and emotional healing

Professionals’ burnout and resilience groups

Why it works: Bergen County’s healthcare workers, teachers, first responders, and commuting professionals face high burnout risk. These groups provide stress reduction, resilience training, and peer support, helping professionals build boundaries and regain balance. Special focus is given to the “Healthcare Workers’ Support Group,” particularly for those navigating post-pandemic challenges.
Format: Stress reduction, boundaries, resilience training, peer support.
Special focus: “Healthcare Workers’ Support Group” (especially post-pandemic).

At Avita Integrative Care, we know that connection and shared experience are powerful for mental health and growth. Our group therapy programs for adults, teens, and parents provide a safe, supportive space to manage stress and anxiety, build resilience and social skills, and develop self-confidence. Whether you’re a young professional navigating work pressures, a parent seeking guidance, or a teen exploring your identity, there’s a group designed for you.