Set yourself up for a successful Fall. Use the summer months to build social-emotional skills, manage anxiety, and enhance resilience.

Our accelerated summer programs help children, teens, college students, and parents gain practical tools and strategies, ensuring you’re prepared and confident as you transition into the new school year.

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Who We Help

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We offer summer programs for:

  • Children who need help managing big feelings and improving emotional skills.
  • Teens looking for tools to handle stress, anxiety, and social challenges.
  • College-bound students preparing to confidently transition to new independence.
  • Parents seeking effective strategies to support their children’s emotional and behavioral growth.

What We Help

Our summer groups help participants build practical, lifelong skills to:

  • Reduce anxiety and stress.
  • Improve emotional regulation.
  • Strengthen relationships and social confidence.
  • Successfully navigate transitions and new experiences.

How We’re Different

At The Concord Center, our summer programs uniquely support individuals of all ages and stages of life, from children and teens to adults and caregivers.

You’ll participate in specialized, intensive skill-building groups guided by therapists trained in proven methods like CBT, DBT, and SPACE. With a family-centered approach, you can access tailored support for your whole family in one place, promoting coordinated care and shared progress.

In a compassionate and structured environment, you’ll quickly learn, practice, and integrate essential skills, experiencing meaningful and lasting improvements in your daily life and family relationships.

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Our Summer Programs

Kids
Teens
College Students
Parents

Kids Ages 7–11

Child CBT Group

Our Child CBT Group helps children ages 7–11 who have trouble managing feelings like sadness, frustration, or anxiety. Through engaging activities and interactive learning, kids will explore their emotions and practice ways to handle tough thoughts and situations.

The group meets twice weekly over eight sessions and covers key topics: Understanding Feelings, Coping Skills, Thinking Strategies, Defenses, Control, and Gratitude & Kindness.

Additionally, parents get two special sessions to learn strategies for supporting their child’s emotional growth with consistency, empathy, and positive reinforcement.

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30–5:00 PM, July 8–July 31.

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DBT-C Parent Group

This group teaches parents of children ages 7–12 (flexible on age) practical DBT-C skills to handle intense emotions, improve family relationships, and manage challenging behaviors. Parents learn mindfulness and coping techniques and can choose this as an introductory or standalone program.

Schedule: Wednesdays, June 4–August 27 (12 weeks, no session July 4 week), 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

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Teens Ages 12–18

DBT 101: Teen Intensive

DBT 101 is a 5-day intensive for teens (ages 13–19) who want to learn DBT skills quickly, without interrupting their academic schedule. Teens will learn to manage emotions, stress, relationships, mindfulness, and self-respect through interactive activities.

Participants must commit to the full program, complete daily assignments, and meet group guidelines. Lunch, snacks, and materials provided.

Schedule: July 21–25, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM daily

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Social Anxiety & Related Disorders Group

This intensive one-week group helps individuals manage social anxiety using practical skills from CBT, ACT, and ERP. Sessions start with brief educational discussions about social anxiety, coping strategies, and mindfulness, followed by guided practice of social exposure activities.

Schedule: August 18–22, Monday–Friday, 4:00–6:00 PM

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Therapeutic Tabletop Role-Playing Group (TTRPG)

Also known as our “D&D” groups, these sessions help middle schoolers build essential social skills like perspective-taking, managing frustration, cooperation, and building confidence all through fun role-playing games. Using the Game to Grow Method, teens will develop skills in a playful and engaging environment.

Schedule: Middle School Group: 8 weeks, starting June 26, Thursdays from 6:00–7:30 PM

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College Students

DBT: Transition to College

This 7-session group helps incoming college students prepare for campus life. Teens review practical DBT skills (Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness) to navigate challenges like stress management, self-care, homesickness, relationships, and decision-making in college.

Ideal for: Graduating high school seniors and incoming first-year students, students living on campus for the first time, students returning after a gap year, or those who’ve previously struggled in college.

Schedule: August 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & August 11th, 12th, 13th 5:00pm-6:30pm

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DBT: Transition to College Parent Support Group

This 2-session program supports parents navigating their child’s transition to college. Session 1 provides practical advice for common college transition challenges, such as independence, stress, and family dynamics. Session 2 addresses submitted parent questions and offers strategies to prepare your child effectively for college life.

*Open to all parents of college students. Your child’s attendance in the DBT: Transition to College student program is not required.

Schedule: August 5 and 12, 5:00–6:30 PM

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Parents & Caregivers

SPACE Parent Group (Virtual)

This 8-week teletherapy group supports parents of children (up to age 12) with anxiety or OCD. Using the evidence-based SPACE approach, parents learn practical strategies to effectively respond to their child’s anxiety and reduce their own accommodating behaviors.

No child participation is required, making it ideal for parents of children who are hesitant or unable to join therapy directly.

Schedule: Thursdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM, starting July 10 for 8 weeks.

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DBT-C Parent Group

Ideal for parents with kids ages 7–12 who experience intense emotions or challenging behaviors. This program gives you practical, effective DBT-based tools to support your child’s emotional regulation, improve family interactions, and handle difficult behaviors calmly and confidently. You’ll also learn simple mindfulness and coping strategies you can immediately apply at home.

Schedule: Wednesdays, June 4–August 27, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM (No session during July 4th week)

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DBT: Transition to College Parent Support Group

This short, supportive program helps parents prepare for their child’s move to college. You’ll learn practical tips to manage common transition challenges, like independence, stress, and family communication. Bring your own concerns and questions to the second session, where you’ll get personalized guidance and strategies to help your child thrive during this important milestone.

Open to all parents of rising college students, even if your child isn’t participating in our student group.

Schedule: August 5 & 12, 5:00–6:30 PM (Attend in-person or remotely)

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Fill out our short online inquiry form, and we’ll guide you to the summer program that best fits your family’s needs. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

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