IOP Groups and Programming
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Supports identifying and modifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that underlie symptoms caused by psychological distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) inspired concepts focus on learning how to change thoughts from negative and self-defeating to positive and self-affirming.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
Using a number of different Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) inspired resources, this group aims to teach four different sets of skills: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are aimed at developing awareness of emotional responses and developing or enhancing effective coping skills that help to reduce distress, regulate intense emotions, and improve relationships.
Goals Group
Each group begins with a thought of the day or reflection and allows each participant to identify their personal goals. Beginning the day with a positive attitude and intention can be encouraging and uplifting. Learning objectives related to the content of other groups that day are also reviewed, providing a framework that enhances skill growth.
Health & Wellness Group
This group provides an opportunity for participants to learn new skills, concepts and ideas as well as identify healthy behaviors in the areas of physical health, exercise, nutrition, smoking cessation, and sleep hygiene. Opportunities for practical activities may be available.
In The Moment (Mindfulness) Group
This group is designed to support participants in increasing present-moment awareness and reducing automatic, reactive patterns that contribute to emotional distress and maladaptive coping. Through guided practices and reflective discussion, members build skills in observing thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with greater curiosity and nonjudgment. Strengthening these capacities can improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and overall psychological flexibility.
Progress Group
At the end of each day, participants reflect on what they’ve learned, share key takeaways, and set personal goals to support continued growth. This group helps reinforce progress, build motivation, and encourage mindful, intentional living beyond the program.
Seeking Healthy Supports Group
Relationships are the source of both positive and negative stress in individuals’ lives. This group works to support individuals develop effective communication strategies, ask for what they need, set appropriate boundaries and remove themselves from unhealthy relationships.
Skills in Practice
Designed to bridge the gap between learning and doing, this group focuses on practicing strategies that promote emotional regulation, healthy communication, problem-solving, and resilience. Participants will build confidence through role-play, feedback and reflection, practice coping techniques and reinforce skills learned in individual and group therapy.
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Group
WRAP, developed by Mary Ellen Copeland, PhD, is a structured system for monitoring, reducing and eliminating uncomfortable or dangerous behaviors and feelings, including addictions. In this group participants develop their individual WRAP to enhance awareness and understanding. This plan is based on empowerment and personal responsibility. It encourages participants to focus on their personal resources, strengths and wellness.