Kid Connections/Teen Connections (Ages 3-17, grouped by developmental level) These friendship groups will be geared towards the interests of participants and will often include active games, crafts, science activities, and outings that build impulse control, following directions, conflict resolution, and emotional expression. Throughout the group, children will benefit from coaching and modeling to help them understand others’ perspectives and identify prosocial ways of communicating their wants and needs, while also considering the impact of their actions on others.
Middle School Resiliency Group (Ages 11-14) Based on play therapy and cognitive behavioral concepts, this group will focus on building self esteem and helping middle schoolers identify helpful versus harmful thought patterns and coping skills needed to navigate the many social/emotional challenges that come with early adolescence. Activities will vary based on participant interests, but will likely include arts and crafts, teamwork games and challenges, and mindfulness activities.
Sibling Support Group (Ages 3-15, grouped by age) Having a sibling with special needs brings many gifts and many challenges to a child’s life. This group is a play/activity based support group in which children can connect with other children who have siblings with special needs to support each other and learn more about communicating their own wants and needs and coping with worries and family responsibilities.
Registration and fees:
General participant fee- $250
Insurance Eligible Participant Fee-Participants that demonstrate the medical need for targeted individual social/emotional goals and supports within the group setting in order to achieve their individual goals may be eligible for insurance billing. Fees vary based on therapy needs. Direct billing is available in-network for BlueCross/Blue Shield PPO, out-of-network for most other plans.
For more information, please contact megansmithlcsw@gmail.com with “Groups” as the subject. Please include your child’s name, age, diagnosis and level of educational support if applicable (for example, general ed, general ed with sped support, special education classroom, etc.)
