Interventional Psychotherapy Group Programs - Spring 2026

Offered virtually for patients residing in New York or Connecticut

December 9, 2025

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Minnelly Vasquez, LCSW, will be continuing two interventional psychotherapy group programs in spring 2026. The groups are offered virtually for patients residing in New York or Connecticut. Enrollment on a rolling basis, contact cpcenter@cumc.columbia.edu(link sends e-mail) or 212-305-2700. 

Disability Affirmation Circle

Dates: Thursdays from 2/19/2026 to 5/28/2026 (no session on 3/5/2026 and 4/16/2026)

Time: 6pm- 7pm

Location: Virtual Platform

This group offers a space to explore and affirm disability identity through shared discussion, reflection, and learning. Each week, we will engage with materials such as articles, podcasts, or films centered on the lived experiences of people with disabilities. Topics will include key moments in disability history, from periods of injustice and resistance to milestones of progress and ongoing advocacy. Together, we’ll process the emotional, social, and personal dimensions of disability and build community through collective affirmation and dialogue.

Interventional Psychotherapy Group for Teens with CP

Dates: Two Tuesdays per month after first meeting on Monday 1/19/2026. Group ends on 6/2/2026. 

Time: 5:45pm - 6:45pm

Location: Virtual Platform

This group offers a safe and welcoming space for teenagers with cerebral palsy to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Through open conversations, fun activities, and peer connection, teens will have the opportunity to build friendships, explore identity, and talk about the challenges and strengths that come with living with CP.