We offer support, psychoeducation, and therapeutic groups for children, adolescents, and adults.
Groups are a powerful, affordable way to acquire support, therapy, and skills for many issues. Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center offers numerous groups, led by experienced, licensed professionals, under the categories listed in the below tabs. If you are interested in learning more about our groups, please complete the Group Interest Questionnaire and someone will follow-up with you.
If you are interested in or ready to apply for enrollment in a group, please complete the Group Interest Questionnaire.
Accepting Members: These groups are currently accepting members and have enough members to begin soon or do not have a minimum. If the dates and times have been set they will be noted.
Seeking Members: These groups are still seeking the minimum number of members needed for the group to start but will start soon.
Currently Closed: These groups are no longer accepting new members or are not currently running, however if enough people express interest a new group may be opened.
Groups fill up fast. Once filled with the maximum number of participants, new members will not be added. This allows us to guarantee that closed groups will remain small and stable.
New groups will be added as needed, so please let us know about your interest and continue checking this page for current and upcoming group services.
We offer a variety of groups to teach coping skills to children and adolescents. Some of these groups are open to any child in the group’s designated age range and others are for children coping with specific diagnoses, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and emotional dysregulation. Each group’s curriculum draws from evidence-based programs to meet its goals.
Accepting Members:
Elementary Coping Skills Group:
Building a Stress Management Toolkit for Children Ages 7-10(2nd-5th grades)
This group is designed for elementary-aged children facing academic, social, and/or emotional stressors who want to learn evidence-based strategies that will enable them to feel better and reach their goals. One parent-only session is included to educate parents on skills taught and provide parenting support. Curriculum is built on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy.
- Learn how to express and regulate emotions with healthier coping skills.
- Understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how they are connected
- Learn and practice social skills for developing and maintaining friendships.
- Understand and challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts.
- Connect with other children who have similar stressors.
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
Group Leader: Jessica Chapman, LCSW
Spring Session Dates and Times:
5:30-6:45pm on Thursdays- Apr 4, 11, 18, 26, May 2, 9, 16 & 23
Parent-only session date: TBD
Summer Session Dates and Times:
5:30-6:45pm on Thursdays- Jun 6, 13, 20, 27, Jul 11, 18, 25, & Aug 1
If you are interested:
Complete the Coping Skills Group Interest Questionnaire online. Advanced registration required. An interview will be required for those not being seen by a provider at NCFWC to ensure that the group is a good fit and to allow the child to meet us. Additional fees may apply.
Questions? Email: jchapman@nashvillefamilywellness.com.
Middle School Coping Skills Group :
This group is designed for middle school aged children (Ages 11-14 or 6th -9th grade) facing academic, social, and/or emotional stressors who want to learn evidence-based strategies that will enable them to feel better and reach their goals. One parent-only session is included to educate parents on skills taught and provide parenting support. Curriculum is built on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to help middle schoolers:
- Learn proven strategies to regulate mood and reduce anxiety and depression.
- Handle distressing thoughts and feelings without acting out towards self or others.
- Increase resiliency towards distressing situations.
- Improve interpersonal skills.
- Get to know kids with similar stressors and goals.
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
Group Leader: Caroline Hartman, LPC, CEDS
In the summer this group is offered twice as a 4 week intensive meeting two times a week to accommodate kids busy summer schedules:
Summer June Group Dates and Times:
9:30-11:00am on Mondays and Wednesdays, June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 & 26
Parent-only session date: TBD
Summer July Group Dates and Times:
9:30-11:00am on Mondays and Wednesdays, July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, & 31
Parent-only session date: TBD
If you are interested:
Complete the Coping Skills Group Interest Questionnaire online. Advanced registration required. An interview will be required for those not being seen by a provider at NCFWC to ensure that the group is a good fit and to allow the child to meet us. Additional fees may apply.
Questions? Email: ctempleton@nashvillefamilywellness.com
High Schooler Coping Skills Group:
This group is designed for high school aged adolescents who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and/or mood regulation and could benefit from learning cognitive behavioral skills such as those taught in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). One parent-only session is included to educate parents on skills taught and provide parenting support. Curriculum is built on cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy principles to help high schoolers:
- Learn proven strategies to regulate mood and reduce anxiety and depression.
- Handle distressing thoughts and feelings without acting out towards self or others.
- Increase resiliency towards distressing situations.
- Improve interpersonal skills.
- Get to know kids with similar stressors and goals.
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
Leader: Emily Hardcastle, LCSW
In the summer this group is offered twice as a 4 week intensive meeting two times a week to accommodate kids busy summer schedules:
Summer June Group Dates and Times:
3:30-5:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays, June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27
Parent-only session date: TBD
Summer July Group Dates and Times:
3:30-5:00pm on Mondays and Thursdays, July 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, & Aug 1
Parent-only session date: TBD
If you are interested:
Complete the Coping Skills Group Interest Questionnaire online. Advanced registration required. An interview will be required for those not being seen by a provider at NCFWC to ensure that the group is a good fit and to allow the child to meet us. Additional fees may apply.
Questions? Email: ctempleton@nashvillefamilywellness.com
DBT Coping Skills Group for High Schoolers
Our DBT Coping Skills program runs year-round and is built on an evidence-based adaptation of DBT following the work of Alec Miller and Jill Rathus, who originally modified DBT for use with adolescents and young adults. The group is designed for high school students experiencing moderate to more severe:
- Emotional Instability
- Impulsivity
- Interpersonal Problems
- Parent-Teen Conflicts
Research reveals that parental involvement typically leads to more successful outcomes so both teens and at least one parent must participate. The group consists of 4 modules: Distress Tolerance, Walking the Middle Path, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Skills. Core Mindfulness skills are taught throughout.
Session Days and Times: 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Mondays
Upcoming Start Dates:
April 9: Emotion Regulation Module
May 13: Interpersonal Effectiveness Module
June 24: Distress Tolerance
August 5: Walking the Middle Path
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Leaders: Emily Hardcastle, LCSW and Hilary Hughes, PsyD
Cost: Contact Carrie Templeton at our front desk for pricing: ctempleton@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Questions? Email: ehardcastle@nashvillefamilywellness.com
College Readiness Summer Program:
For rising college freshman, this program helps prepare students to make a smooth transition as they start school this fall.
Topics will include but are not limited to:
- Stress Less: Coping & Relaxation Techniques
- Healthy Eating Without a Kitchen
- Balancing Work and Play
- How to Navigate the Party Scene
- General Question & Answer
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $250.00
Leader: Samantha Hamby, RD, LDN and colleagues at NCFWC
Participants will meet 2 hours a day for 4 consecutive days. Sessions are offered one week in June or one week in July.
June Group Dates and Times:
1:00-3:00pm on June 24, 25, 26 & 27
July Group Dates and Times:
1:00-3:00pm on July 22, 23, 24 & 25
To apply, please complete the Group Interest Form at www.fwcgroups.com or contact us at 615-238-9100 xt. 100
Questions? Email: shamby@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Seeking Members:
Teen Processing Group Connecting, Supporting, and Coping
This group is open to male and female teenagers (ages 13-18) who have completed a skills-based group, or attended a partial or intensive outpatient program. It is a way for teens to hear from teens while guided by a professional in a therapeutic environment. This is an opportunity to practice skills, problem-solve, and appropriately process life events. Teens will:
- Connect with teens experiencing similar stressors in a safe environment.
- Get support applying skills they have learned in other settings.
- Improve interpersonal skills.
This is an open group meaning that participants can begin at any time. Advanced registration is required. Before attending the first session, an interview will be required for those not being seen by a provider at NCFWC to ensure that the group is a good fit and to allow the teen to meet us. Additional fees may apply.
When starting, we ask that teens commit to attending three consecutive sessions to allow time to adjust to the group experience and to provide a more positive social experience for all participants.
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $50.00
Dates: This group will resume in Fall 2019
To apply, please complete the Group Interest Form at www.fwcgroups.com or contact us at 615-238-9100 xt. 100..
Questions? Email: ctempleton@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Parenting Group: Parenting 6-12 year-olds (Seeking Members)
Do you want to find ways to parent more effectively? Do you find yourself struggling when your child isn’t doing what he or she is supposed to do at home or at school? Does your child have emotional meltdowns or lack control of his or her emotions? If you answered yes to any of these then you may find this group for parents of children 6-12 years old very helpful. In this group, you will learn parenting strategies for improving your child’s behavior and sense of responsibility without having to nag, yell, or use threats.
Members will gain an understanding of how they can help their child handle emotions and how to keep their own emotions in check. Any parent can benefit from this group. It is an ideal group for parents of children who are experiencing stress, anxiety, or have learning differences such as ADHD. Parents in this group will learn how to respond to children’s emotions and behaviors in a way that teaches the child how to regulate their own emotions and engage in more desirable behaviors. Each session will focus on specific positive parenting and behavior management skills taken from evidence-based parenting programs.
This is an open group meaning you can join at any time. It is suggested that you complete the first session before attending the subsequent sessions, however to provide greater flexibility for parents it is not a requirement. Please enroll for each session at least 48 hours in advance.
Dates and times to be determined based on interest and availability.
Session 1: Building a Strong Parenting Foundation
Session 2: Handling Emotions in the Household
Session 3: Structure and Behavior Management
Session 4: Parenting Challenging Children
Group Leader: Emily Hardcastle, LCSW
Cost: $50 per session or $190 upfront for all four sessions*
To enroll or for more information:
Complete the Group Interest Questionnaire online
Email Emily Hardcastle, LCSW: ehardcastle@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Parenting Teens Today: Support for Parents To Raise a Responsible Teen AND Develop a Good Relationship with Them! (Seeking Members)
Meets: 4 consecutive weeks. Dates and times based on interest.
Session 1: Why do they act that way...and how to help
Understand why your teen acts mature one moment and ‘crazy” the next
Session 2: Communication
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
Session 3: Strengthening Relationship with Your Teen
How to deal with a teen who won’t come out of their room
Session 4: Expectations, Boundaries, and Consequences
How to take the heat off of you and put the responsibility on your teen
Dates and times to be determined based on interest and availability.
Group Leader: Emily Hardcastle, LCSW
Cost: $50 per session, or $190 upfront for all four sessions*
To enroll or for more information:
Complete the Group Interest Questionnaire online
Email Rebekah: ehardcastle@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Or call Emily: 615-238-9100
* We encourage spouse/partner/co-parents to attend so that you can be consistent in the parenting changes you make. If a spouse/partner/co-parent in the household would like to attend at the same time, the fee for his/her attendance with you is $25 per session.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adult ADHD (Currently Closed)
This group is for adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD by an experienced mental health professional. Using Mary Solanto’s evidence-based program which received the Innovative Program of the Year Award from CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD), this 14 session curriculum utilizes behavioral and cognitive-behavioral methods to impart skills and strategies to enhance participants’ abilities to manage time, organize, and plan in daily life. In addition it addresses problems of anxiety and depression that often accompany ADHD by identifying and challenging negative thinking. Space is limited to six to eight participants.
Mind-Body Connect
Mind-Body Connect is a one hour class designed to help kids and teens (ages 8 and up) utilize positive self-regulation skills and foster intuitive eating experiences. The classes, led by yoga instructor Sarah Jane Turner, will start with a 45 minute yoga session and conclude with a 15 minute mindful eating workshop, with a snack included. Research suggests that yoga increases emotional regulation capacities in adolescents, and provides benefits beyond that of physical activity alone. At Mind-Body Connect, kids and teens will use yoga movements, breathing exercises, and games to help improve their levels of emotional and physical awareness. At the conclusion of each yoga session, participants will receive a snack and engage in a intuitive eating exercise with nutrition therapist, Samantha Hamby, RD, LDN. Evidence shows that intuitive eating has been linked to better health outcomes, reduced stress, and higher levels of body acceptance. During the exercise, class members will discuss their thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the snack consumed, in addition to exploring the physical properties associated with the food presented, such as appearance, smell, portion size, texture, and taste.
Cost per session is $25.00 Starting November 3rd -- 10:00 AM
Please reach out to Samantha Hamby, RD, LDN if you would like to sign up: shamby@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Nutrition and Wellness Series
Our Nutrition and Wellness Series is designed to help equip parents with the tools and knowledge they need to facilitate healthy meals with their families. The Nutrition and Wellness Series stand-alone classes are held on the first Saturday of every month at 2:00 PM. Initial topics discussed will include how to support your child’s relationship with food and eating, how to introduce food to picky eaters, and how much food your child should be eating, more topics will be added to the calendar for 2019.
Cost per session is $40.00
If interested in your child attending, please complete the Group Interest Questionnaire .
Nutrition 101 $65 per session for nutrition- 6 sessions for $390 paid in full.
Currently accepting new participants: to start January 2019
Nutrition 101 is a 6-week course for middle school children (Ages 10-14 or 5th-8th grade) who desire to improve their nutrition quality of life, and want to learn how to eat in a way that positively impacts physical and psychological health. One parent-only session is included to educate parents on skills taught and provide parenting support. Curriculum is built on recommendations established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and will incorporate Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating principles. If interested in your child attending, please complete the Group Interest Questionnaire .
Nutrition 202 $65 per session for nutrition- 6 sessions for $390 paid in full.
Currently accepting new participants
Nutrition 201 is 6-week course designed for high school students who desire to improve their nutrition quality of life, and want to learn how to eat in a way that positively impacts physical and psychological health. One parent-only session is included to educate parents on skills taught and provide parenting support. Curriculum is built on recommendations established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and will incorporate Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating principles. If interested in your teen attending, please complete the Group Interest Questionnaire .
