dtryon – Relate Counseling Center

Meets Tuesdays at 6 pm for 8 weeks starting March 15. Middle School is wild. But having a safe space to walk through the challenges
of academics, social drama, friendships and relationships, up and down emotions, and family stuff can help. Relate Counseling Center is offering an 8-week process group for middle schoolers to connect with one another and make sense of the wild world.

Group will be held in person at Relate’s Minnetonka office
The cost to participate is $75/session
Insurance can be utilized to cover the cost of participation
Group facilitators are Practicum Therapists Cole Nelson, BA
(cnelson@relatemn.org) and Connor Grogan, BA (cgrogan@relatemn.org) Please email either facilitator by March 11 to register
For questions or more information, please contact Aaron Rusnak, MSW, LICSW at arusnak@relatemn.org

dtryon March 7th, 2022

Posted In: Mental Health

Being a teen can feel overwhelming. But having a safe space to walk through the challenges of school, relationships, up-and-down emotions, and family stuff can help. Relate Counseling Center is offering two groups for high school students — one for guys and one for girls — starting in March and continuing through the end of the school year.

Guys Group

Will restart in Fall 2022

Girls Group

Beginning March 3rd, meets each Thursday at 6:15 pm Facilitated by Harjas Gill, BA, Practicum Therapist & Marwa Ibrahim, BS, Practicum Therapist

Location of the girls group is TBD (either in person or via Zoom). The cost to participate is $75/session; group can be billed to insurance. Click on links below to register online by March 1st:

Girls group: https://form.jotform.com/220275550200138

Contact Aaron Rusnak, MSW, LICSW at arusnak@relatemn.org for more information.

dtryon February 1st, 2022

Posted In: Mental Health

Relate is excited to offer a new support group for seniors in the community starting in February. The support group will be broad in nature, providing a space to process any of life’s challenges, including, but not limited to: the COVID-19 pandemic, retirement, health or family issues and anything that might affect your mental health. Whatever you’re dealing with, this support group is a place to connect with other seniors and share your struggles and your life in a safe environment.

The group will meet virtually via Zoom on Wednesday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm starting February 16. The group is scheduled to meet for six weeks. There is no cost to participate. Register online at https://form.jotform.com/220213737851048 or contact Stefanie Mach (smach@relatemn.org) or Shawn Bergeth (sbergeth@relatemn.org) by email or phone.

dtryon January 24th, 2022

Posted In: Mental Health

Relate is proud to present a 6-week course for moms of young children. If you are a mother with children under the age of 6, you are welcome to attend this virtual processing group where we will use strategies informed by Cognitive Behavioral Theory and mindfulness practice to support your growth as a mother. This confidential group will be led by a pre-licensed therapist under direct supervision. There is no cost to participate, but the group is limited to six participants so don’t wait to register! Group will meet every Monday at 1 pm, March 7 – April 11.

Week 1 – Maternal Mental Wellness

Week 2 – Identifying Thought Traps

Week 3 – Reflecting on Thought Traps

Week 4 – Freedom from Thought Traps

Week 5 – Self Care and Motherhood

Week 6 – Wrap up and Reflections

To register or for more information, please email Samantha Stroik, M.A., Doctoral Practicum Therapist, at sstroik@relatemn.org.

dtryon January 24th, 2022

Posted In: Mental Health

Being a teen can feel overwhelming! But having a safe space to walk through the challenges of school, relationships, up and down emotions, and family stuff can help. Relate Counseling Center is offering groups for middle schoolers and high schoolers starting in the Fall and continuing throughout the school year. Groups will be held weekly, meeting during after school hours, and will last the school year. Cost of the group can be billed to insurance. There will be separate groups for middle school girls, middle school boys, high school girls, and high school boys. If you would like more information, please contact Aaron Rusnak, MSW, LICSW at 952-932-7277 or arusnak@relatemn.org.

dtryon September 16th, 2021

Posted In: Mental Health

Please join us for an Open House of our new location in Eden Prairie! Friday, September 24th, 2021, Noon – 3pm. We will have snacks in our parking lot and socially distanced tours of the NEW Relate – Eden Prairie Building (masks are required inside).

7700 Equitable Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

We hope to see you there!

dtryon September 15th, 2021

Posted In: Mental Health