Tween & Parent DBT Skills Class

Practical Skills for Real-Life Parenting Challenges
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Could DBT Skills Help Your Family Right Now?

Is your child or teen struggling with intense emotions?

Do their reactions to frustration feel overwhelming or unpredictable?

Do they shut down, lash out, or act before thinking?

Are there frequent conflicts at home that feel hard to resolve?

Do small situations quickly turn into big emotional moments?

Are you feeling unsure how to support them—or what to say in the moment?

Our DBT skills groups are designed to give both kids and parents practical tools to manage emotions, improve communication, and reduce conflict—so your home can feel calmer, more connected, and more manageable.

Program Snapshot: Tween & Parent DBT Skills Class

  • Who It’s For: Middle school–aged children and their parents who want to reduce conflict and manage big emotions together
  • Location: Connections Family Center – The Woodlands
    1544 Sawdust Rd., Suite 290
    Spring, TX 77380
  • Format: In-person DBT skills class (parent and child attend together)
  • Enrollment: Rolling enrollment with a brief screening to ensure goodness of fit
  • Focus: Emotion regulation, distress tolerance and effective communication
    Skills taught include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness

DBT Skills Group Helps Tweens & Parents

♥ Reduce conflict at home: Parents and tweens learn the same tools and language, making it easier to de-escalate arguments and work through tough moments together.

♥ Manage big emotions as a team: Instead of feeling stuck or overwhelmed, families learn how to recognize emotions early and respond in calmer, more effective ways.

♥ Improve communication: Parents and tweens practice expressing needs, listening, and setting boundaries—so conversations feel more productive and less reactive.

♥ Practice skills in real time: Learning together means you can immediately apply what you’re learning at home, with guidance on how to support each other.

Build Connection & Confidence at Home

We offer in-person groups in The Woodlands and Spring, designed for tweens and their caregivers to learn and grow together. When families share the same tools and language, it becomes easier to navigate big emotions, reduce conflict, and support each other in everyday moments.

These groups provide a structured yet supportive environment where both parents and tweens can practice real skills side by side. Instead of repeating the same patterns, families begin to respond differently—with more clarity, calm, and understanding.

Create a More Peaceful, Connected Home

Learn more about our skills-based groups by clicking below. Don’t wait to build the tools your family needs to handle big emotions with more confidence and less stress.

Take the first step today, and start creating a home environment that feels calmer, more connected, and more manageable—for both you and your child.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DBT Skills for Middle Schoolers is a structured, skills-based class where children and a parent or caregiver attend together to learn practical tools for managing emotions, handling frustration, and improving communication.

When parents and children learn the same skills together, it’s easier to practice them at home and create consistency. Parents also gain tools to respond more effectively to emotional moments as they arise.

This is a DBT skills training class, not traditional therapy. The focus is on teaching and practicing concrete skills rather than processing personal experiences or family history.

No. Children are not required to share personal stories or sensitive information. Participation is structured, skills-focused, and supportive.

This program is helpful for middle schoolers who experience emotional outbursts, anxiety, frustration, difficulty coping with stress, or challenges with emotional regulation.

Many children feel hesitant at first. The class is designed to be engaging, age-appropriate, and supportive. Participation is encouraged but never forced.

Yes. DBT skills are commonly helpful for children with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or emotional sensitivity. A screening call helps ensure this program is the right fit for your child’s needs.

DBT skills can be helpful for emotional regulation; however, a screening is required to determine whether this program is the appropriate level of care or if additional support is needed.
If your child is in immediate danger, please call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room.

The program includes one parent or caregiver and one child. Additional caregivers are not included in the base program but may be discussed during screening if appropriate.

Consistent attendance is encouraged, but missing a session does not prevent you from continuing in the program. Skills build in a way that allows families to rejoin.

This is a private-pay program with a total cost of $1,499 per family (one parent and one child).

The program runs for 12 weeks and meets once per week.

The first step is a brief screening call to make sure the program is a good fit for your child and family. From there, we’ll guide you through enrollment and next steps.

Interested in DBT?

Take the DBT Self-Assessment Quiz! This quiz is designed to help you assess your emotional well-being and readiness for positive change. Let’s dive in and discover how DBT can make a positive impact on your life.

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