The Power of Connection: How Group Therapy Fuels ONETEEN’s Mission
As mental health needs among teens continue to rise, ONETEEN is doubling down on the power of group connection to foster resilience, purpose, and belonging. Across the country, innovative organizations are redefining peer support—and we’re bringing the best of these insights home to our community.
Shared Stories, Shared Strength
Organizations like the National Family Resiliency Center run six-week teen therapy groups where adolescents discover they’re not alone teenvogue.comnfrchelp.org. Simply putting feelings into words within a small, safe circle is transformational—and ONETEEN’s peer mentorship circles mirror this, empowering teens to process tough topics together.
Skill-Building in Real Time
Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Anxiety and DBT skill-based groups teach teens coping strategies in social, academic, and emotional scenarios kennedykrieger.org. We adopt similar practices in our group sessions—equipping youth with real-world tools like emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindful breathing.
Beyond Therapy Walls
Innovative nonprofits like Peer Health Exchange blend classroom education, mindfulness, and peer-led discussions—sometimes even integrating cooking, art, or yoga iocdf.org+7teentherapycenter.com+7psychologytoday.com+7en.wikipedia.org. ONETEEN’s local hubs embed these holistic elements into hands‑on group experiences—building emotional health alongside life skills.
Community-driven Response
In Houston, after tragic losses at Milby High School, students and nonprofits launched wellness walks and grief groups—turning pain into purpose houstonchronicle.com. We’re inspired to lean into community strength—hosting gatherings, remembrance events, grief circles, and peer-led open mic nights where teens heal together.
Specialized Support for Every Need
National nonprofits like The Trevor Project and Teen Line offer 24/7 peer support and peer-led hotlines teenvogue.com+2time.com+2nfrchelp.org+2teenline.org+1teentalkapp.org+1. At ONETEEN, we combine this availability with structured group offerings—LGBTQ+ peer circles, anxiety skill groups, and creative wellness sessions tailor‑made for our teen communities.
What Makes ONETEEN’s Approach Stand Out
Core FeatureHow We Do ItWhy It MattersPeer-led CirclesTeens co-create group norms, and mom/mentor co-facilitateBuilds ownership and trustSkill WorkshopsDBT tools, mindfulness, creative expressionTeens leave with tools for real lifeCommunity EventsWellness walks, art nights, remembrance ceremoniesSocial healing builds resilienceAccess & InclusivityVirtual/IRL groups with sliding-scale availabilityRemoves barriers to mental health care
Move with Us
ONETEEN’s group therapy model isn’t theoretical—it’s fueled by lived experience and real-world impact. By integrating peer support, skill-building, creativity, and community events into our model, we mirror best practices from leading nonprofits—and deliver them locally, in person and online.
Ready to grow with us? Join a group circle, volunteer, or help launch a creative wellness night in your area. Together, we turn connection into transformation.