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Red Boxing Gloves

Therapy, But We Hit Stuff.

When your body feels stuck in survival mode, talking isn't always enough.

This 8-week therapist-led group combines evidence-based DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills with trauma-informed, choice-based kickboxing movements to help participants build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and confidence.

No fitness experience is required. This is not a bootcamp, and you never have to hit anything you don't want to.

Who This Group Is For

This group may be a good fit if you:

  • Feel overwhelmed by intense emotions.

  • Have difficulty managing stress or anger.

  • Want healthier coping skills.

  • Tend to shut down, avoid, or feel emotionally flooded.

  • Learn better by doing rather than just talking.

  • Want to reconnect with your body in a safe, supportive environment.

  • Are looking for an alternative to traditional group therapy.

 

What a Typical Session Looks Like

Each two-hour session includes:

  • Check-in & grounding

  • DBT skill of the week

  • Guided discussion

  • Warm-up

  • Choice-based kickboxing drills connected to the weekly skill

  • Reflection and processing

  • Take-home practice

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Trauma-Informed by Design

Every part of this program is built around choice and nervous system safety.

You'll always have the option to:

  • Observe instead of participate

  • Modify movements

  • Take breaks

  • Use alternative exercises

  • Decline any activity

There is no forced participation, physical contact, or sparring.


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What You'll Learn

 

  • Over eight weeks, participants will practice:

  • Mindfulness in motion

  • Emotional regulation

  • Distress tolerance skills

  • Interpersonal effectiveness

  • Body awareness

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Healthy expression of anger and frustration

  • Building confidence through mastery and repetition

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No Fitness Experience Needed

You do not need to:

  • Be athletic

  • Be in shape

  • Know kickboxing

  • Spar with another participant

  • Keep up with anyone else

Everything is adaptable to your body, ability, and comfort level.

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Why Kickboxing?

Movement can help our brains process stress differently than conversation alone.

Purposeful, repetitive movement may help participants:

  • Release built-up physical tension

  • Increase awareness of body sensations

  • Practice slowing down before reacting

  • Build confidence through mastery

  • Experience emotions without becoming overwhelmed

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The goal isn't to become a fighter.

The goal is to become more connected to yourself.

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