Current Groups & Workshops
Group therapy at Calming Reins is practical, collaborative, and grounded in connection. Each group is intentionally small and structured around evidence-based modalities like DBT, ERP, and SPACE — all offered in a calm, supportive environment.
Groups take place in the therapy cottage at River Run Ranch in Carnation, with occasional outdoor or nature-based sessions as the weather allows.
Facing Fears: Anxiety Group for Kids (Ages 8–12)
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Co-led by JoAnna Frazier McBride, LMFT & Stephanie Pickering, Ph.D.
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Format: Small group (4–6 children + parents)
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Location: On the ranch in Carnation
Facing Fears helps anxious kids and their parents build confidence through CBT and exposure-based work — with structure, support, and plenty of room to move. Parents and kids attend together to learn skills, reduce avoidance, and face fears one step at a time.
Spring 2025: Fridays, April 25 – June 6 | 3–5pm (No group May 2 or May 23)
Summer Intensive: August 4–8 | 10am–12pm
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Teen DBT Skills Group (Ages 12+)
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Weekly | In-person in Carnation
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Tuesdays, 5:15–6:30pm (recruiting now – time flexible)
A weekly group for middle and high school students to learn and apply DBT skills — mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication — in a connected, real-world way.
Adult DBT Skills Group
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Weekly | In-person in Carnation
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Mondays, 6:00–7:15pm (recruiting now – time flexible)
This group focuses on building practical DBT skills to navigate relationships, emotions, and life’s stressors. Hosted in a calm, supportive space — with occasional outdoor sessions in good weather.
SPACE Parent Group (Coming Soon)
Parents of anxious or avoidant kids often feel stuck — trying to help, but accidentally reinforcing fear. This group uses the SPACE model to help parents reduce accommodations and increase emotional support at home.
📝 Currently recruiting interest — format and schedule TBD
🔗 Learn more about SPACE (Yale Child Study Center)
Seattle Teen DBT Group
Looking for a Seattle-based option? JoAnna co-developed this offering, now led by Amie Shipley, LMHC in Wallingford.
Workshops
We offer occasional seasonal or one-time events, such as:
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Courage Camp: Facing Fears in Nature
(5–6 week or 5-day intensive options for ages 8–12 + parents) -
Parent education nights (Coming soon)
Want to stay in the loop about new offerings?
📧 Contact JoAnna to join the interest list