Our Groups

Donation-based peer-led skills groups for emotional wellness.

Learn DBT, IFS, and other evidence-based skills in a supportive community — no experience or diagnosis required.

What are skills groups?

A skills group is a small community of people who meet regularly to learn and practice life skills together. It's not therapy, and it's not a class — it's a supportive space where peers help each other grow.

Every meeting includes mindfulness, skill building, and open discussion. Members practice real techniques from evidence-based approaches like DBT and IFS, then take what they've learned into their daily lives.

Think of it like a book club, but for emotional wellness. You show up, you participate as much or as little as you want, and you leave with tools you can actually use.

What we teach

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

DBT was originally developed to help people manage intense emotions. It teaches practical, everyday skills that anyone can benefit from — not just people in therapy.

Distress Tolerance

Survive crisis moments without making things worse. Learn to ride the wave.

Mindfulness

Be present, observe without judgment, and participate fully in your life.

Emotion Regulation

Understand your emotions, reduce vulnerability, and build positive experiences.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

Ask for what you need, say no, and maintain self-respect in relationships.

IFS (Internal Family Systems)

IFS helps you understand the different “parts” of yourself — the inner critic, the anxious protector, the wounded child — and develop a compassionate relationship with all of them. It's about self-leadership: learning to lead from your calm, curious, confident core Self.

Coming soon: ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), Somatics, and more modalities as our community grows.

How we're different

Free

Donations welcome, never required. These skills should be accessible to everyone.

Peer-led, professionally informed

Groups are led by trained peers. Our board includes licensed clinicians who advise on curriculum and practices.

Primarily in-person

Real people meeting in real places. Online groups available for those who need them.

Open to everyone

No diagnosis, no therapy prerequisite, no experience needed. Just show up.

“We believe evidence-based skills like DBT and IFS belong to everyone. Many therapy skills are teachable by anyone with guidance — which is why we're building leader manuals that make it simple for anyone to sit down together and practice these skills, whether that's a family, a friend group, a church, or a workplace.”

What to Expect

Everything you need to know before your first meeting.

Who it's for

Anyone seeking community, self-improvement, and life skills. No diagnosis or therapy experience required.

Peer-led, professionally informed

Groups are led by trained peers. Our board includes licensed clinicians who advise on curriculum and group practices.

Low pressure

No one is required to share. Drop in anytime. You get out what you put in. Donations appreciated but never required.

Safe & private

Confidential, non-judgmental, inclusive. Privacy, safety, and care are our core values.

What a typical meeting looks like

Here's what a group session looks like from start to finish.Structure varies by group and modality.

1

Socializing

First 15 min

Arrive, settle in, chat

2

Intros & Announcements

Welcome, housekeeping

3

Mindfulness Exercise

Grounding the group

4

Homework Review

Reflect on last week's practice

5

New Skill / Teaching

1-2 skills or education pieces (DBT, IFS, or other topics). Group discussion, exercises, and activities.

6

Homework Assignment

Practice for the week ahead

Modules run 4–9 weeks with a 2-week break between. Cross-group activities happen during breaks.

DBT with Witches

DBT with Witches groups follow the same structure, plus a ritual to reinforce the learned skill, goddess of the month, and education on various witchy practices.

Find a Group

Our groups meet regularly to practice evidence-based skills together — things like DBT and IFS. Every meeting includes mindfulness, skill building, and open discussion.

The easiest way to get started? Join our Discord.

Connect directly with group leaders, members, and our organizing team.

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What our community says

"DBT w Friends provided me with much needed moral support, comfort and encouragement when my teenage daughter was first diagnosed with BPD. The skills learned are still instrumental in navigating tough experiences with her."

— Lisa S.