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Hutchinson Health events and classes

At Hutchinson Health, we provide a variety of events and classes for education and support. Whether you’re looking for a nutrition program or childbirth classes, check out our upcoming events and classes.

Perinatal Mental Health Group

For women who are currently pregnant or within two year of their baby’s birth to gain support, resources, and coping skills to navigate the changes of motherhood. Topics Covered:

  • Relationship Changes: Communicate your needs effectively with your partner, friends, and family.
  • Self Care: Learn creative ways to make time for self-care.
  • Baby Blues vs. PPD: Recognize the difference between what is typical to expect of your mood and when to ask for help.
  • Resources: Gain a safety net of supportive programs and people.
  • Parenting: Develop skills to navigate your role of parenthood and build a strong bond with your baby.

This is a six week long program.
Participants are required to attend an initial one-to-one intake session before participating in the group.
Group is held Tuesday’s from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.

If you are interested in joining or learning more, please call 320-484-4610.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy Groups

The Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program at Hutchinson Health follows research-based curriculum developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan, the creator of DBT. Our program is designed for people who have experienced some or all the following difficulties over a significant period of time, and who wish to learn better skills to manage them:

  • Regulating emotions
  • Self-injurious behavior
  • Frequent suicidal thoughts or attempts
  • Frequent emergency room visits or hospitalizations
  • Long-standing difficulties in interpersonal relationships

In our dialectical behavior therapy groups, you’ll learn and practice mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness and the “walking the middle path” mentality.

We offer two different DBT groups:

Women’s DBT group

This group is reserved for women 18 and over, and opens for new members to join every 6 weeks.

Meetings: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Hutchinson Health Mental Health Clinic

Teen DBT group

This group is for children and adolescents of any gender, ages 12 to 17. It’s offered twice a year as winter and summer sessions.

Meetings: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hutchinson Health Mental Health Clinic

If interested in either group, call 320-484-4610 to schedule an intake appointment and register. Or talk to your individual therapist about joining.