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, and ADHD. Each group’s curriculum draws from evidence-based programs to meet its goals.
Accepting Members:
Children Elementary Coping Skills Group:
Building a Stress Management Toolkit for Elementary-Aged Children
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, dialectical behavioral therapy, and the social thinking skills.
- Learn how to regulate emotions.
- Identify important social skills for developing and maintaining friendships.
- Improve conflict resolution skills.
- Develop assertiveness skills for social situations.
- Connect with other children who have similar stressors.
Session Dates: Sundays - Jan 13th, 20th, 27th, Feb 3rd, 17th, 24th, Mar 3rd, 10th
Session Times: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Group Leader: Shanna Kraai, LMSW
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
The group is designed to be completed in 8 sessions broken up into two 4 week modules so that new participants may join every 4 weeks. A parent-only session is offered once every 8 weeks.
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: skraai@nashvillefamilywellness.com.
Coping Skills 101:
Building a Stress Management Toolkit for Middle Schoolers
This group is designed for middle school 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 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.
Session Dates: Wednesdays-Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13
Session Times: TBD
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
The group is designed to be completed in 8 sessions broken up into two 4 week modules so that new participants may join every 4 weeks. A parent-only session is offered once every 8 weeks.
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: chartman@nashvillefamilywellness.com.
Coping Skills 201:
Don’t Let Emotions Run Your Life:
Resiliency Skills for High Schoolers
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.
- Develop mindfulness skills.
- Get to know kids with similar stressors and goals.
Session Dates: TBD
Session Times: TBD
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
The group is designed to be completed in 8 sessions broken up into two 4 week modules so that new participants may join every 4 weeks. A parent-only session is offered once every 8 weeks.
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: scampbell@nashvillefamilywellness.com
DBT Coping Skills Group for High Schoolers
In addition, we offer an ongoing DBT skills group high-school students with a combined parent component. The group is designed for high school students experiencing emotional instability, impulsivity, interpersonal problems and/or parent-teen conflict.
Session Dates: Tuesdays- Starting Jan. 8th for Module One, Feb 5th for Module Two, Mar 5th for Module Three and Apr 9th for Module Four
Session Times: 6:00-7:30pm
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
Questions? Email: scampbell@nashvillefamilywellness.com
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.
This is an open group meaning that participants can begin at anytime after having applied and met with the leader, Sarah Campbell, LCSW.
To apply, please complete the Group Interest Form at www.fwcgroups.com or contact us at 615-238-9100 xt. 100..
- Connect with teens experiencing similar stressors in a safe
environment. - Get support applying skills you have learned in other settings.
- Improve interpersonal skills.
Session Dates: Sunday's from 2:30-3:30pm, Enrolling now.
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $50.00
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: scampbell@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Currently Closed:
Coping Skills 201:
Don’t Let Emotions Run Your Life:
Resiliency Skills for High Schoolers
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.
- Develop mindfulness skills.
- Get to know kids with similar stressors and goals.
Session Dates:
Session Times:
Place: Nashville Child and Family Wellness Center
Cost: $585 for eight child sessions and one parent-only session
The group is designed to be completed in 8 sessions broken up into two 4 week modules so that new participants may join every 4 weeks. A parent-only session is offered once every 8 weeks.
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: scampbell@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: Rebekah Walker, 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: rwalker@nashvillefamilywellness.com
Or call Rebekah: 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, Emily Murray, 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 Emily Murray, RD, LDN if you would like to sign up: emurray@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: to start January 2019
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 .
