Coping Under Pressure: Distress Tolerance Skills for Teens (DBT-Informed Group)

Coping Under Pressure: Distress Tolerance Skills for Teens (DBT-Informed Group)

Ages 14-17 years (Grade 9 and above)

This group helps teens with Autism learn how to handle strong emotions and stressful situations without making things worse. Using DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills, participants will practice ways to stay calm, think clearly, and make safe choices when they feel overwhelmed, angry, sad, or anxious.

Through hands-on activities, discussion, and real-life examples, teens will learn coping strategies such as distraction, self-soothing, grounding, and healthy problem-solving. The goal is to help youth build confidence in managing distress and to feel more in control of their emotions.