Group Psychotherapy

Several psychotherapy groups are also conducted at the DWC. These groups are all-deaf and are conducted in ASL by our sign-fluent therapists. Groups are dependent on an adequate number of participants and sometimes do not run when referrals are down.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT helps with the following problems:

• Emotional outbursts
• Suicidal feelings
• Poor coping skills
• Impulsivity
• Poor interpersonal skills
• People who have lots of crises

DBT groups meet for 90 minute sessions for a period of 9 weeks. Participants complete daily homework as part of the group to help apply and strengthen new coping skills. There are two levels of DBT groups offered at the DWC: a group that relies more on visual information and allows extra time for better comprehension and a group that is for individuals who are very comfortable with English and goes at a faster pace with less repetition.

Sexual Abuse Survivors Group

Sexual Abuse Survivors Group is a closed group for 4-6 women who have experienced sexual abuse either in childhood or adulthood. (New people cannot join a closed group once it has begun, until a new group is formed.) Group meetings last 90 minutes and continue for 8 - 12 weeks. A workbook is provided to assist in healing and skill building.

Social Skills Group

Social Skills Group is for adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities. It helps improve social skills and increase healthy coping skills.

Anger Management Group

Anger Management Group helps people reduce aggression and learn effective ways to cope with angry feelings. Participants are expected to complete homework as part of this 10 week group which meets for 60 minutes.

Community Support Groups

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Caregiver Support Group

Second Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm via Zoom
Are you a caregiver dealing with extra stress? Feeling overwhelmed taking care of a loved one? Interested in learning from other caregivers? 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing GRIEF Support Group

Third Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm via Zoom. 
This support group gives you an open, and confidential meeting to share your experiences with others who have recently experienced loss. Resources will be provided on the grieving process and how to cope with a recent passing. This group gives you a safe place to share the difficulties of saying goodbye to your loved one. 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cancer Support Group

Last Tuesday of the month from 2-3pm via Zoom.
Learning that you have cancer can be hard. Some people say they felt anxious, afraid or overwhelmed when they were first diagnosed. If we are able to discuss, support, or help other cancer survivors, then we should have a support group of our own!