Help Available for Young Adults with Mood or Anxiety Disorders

Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) has announced openings in their ongoing intensive program for young adults and their families. The System for Adult Growth and Emergence (SAGE) is available using a state-of-the-art virtual platform so participants can join from the safety of their own home. Accepted participants are generally high school graduates aged 18 to 26 with a primary diagnosis of mood or anxiety disorder and are enrolled in ongoing individual therapy in addition to the SAGE program.

SAGE utilizes both CBT and DBT strategies, and is designed for young adults with a primary diagnosis of a mood or anxiety disorder who have difficulty regulating emotions and behaviors and present with multiple problems. The program, which will be conducted virtually, is for young adults whose lives may have been further disrupted by school closings, loss of part time employment, difficulties transitioning from college to full time jobs, and enforced social isolation. Parents, who also attend virtually, may particularly benefit from learning validation and conflict resolution skills at a time when more young adults are living at home and families are spending many hours together.

The program is separated into two parts and includes a Coordinating Parent program. SAGE 1 is a 6 week program where participants attend groups between 10 am-12:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Skills training includes mindfulness skills, distress tolerance and crisis survival skills, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, goal setting, prioritizing, overcoming procrastination, and flexible thinking. SAGE 2 is for young adults who have completed SAGE 1 and focuses on mindfulness practice, reviewing skills from SAGE 1 and more in-depth training on self management. Clients attend two groups per week for a minimum of six weeks and work on specific, measurable goals. After six weeks, as goals are met, clients may attend one group session a week. The coordinating Parent Program to help parents learn skills to communicate effectively to their young adults and to regulate their emotional responses.

Interested participants should contact Dr. Michelle Greenberg at (914) 385 x 1150 x 1 or (212) 595 9559 x 1 to schedule an intake assessment. More information is available at this link: SAGE Program for Young Adults.

Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) is an evidence-based clinical and training center comprised of internationally recognized mental health professionals who have researched, pioneered, and are highly experienced in delivering cutting edge treatments that help adults, adolescents, and children live more fulfilled lives. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Lata K. McGinn and Dr. Alec L. Miller, leaders in the fields of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the CBC team provides a large array of Clinical and Wellness services to the public, provides Custom Designed Programs for schools, agencies, and businesses, and Continuing Education for Professionals in the field of psychology. More information can be found at www.cbc-psychology.com or by calling 914-385-1150.
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