Social Skills Psychotherapy Group for Children

Children with social deficits struggle to make and maintain friendships. Often, learning and practicing social skills in a structured group with other children can be helpful.  In this group, children use role play and feedback to learn specific strategies for improving their friendship skills. Children learn new skills in each group.  Each group presents a new skill and fun, hands-on activities. Children will learn how to incorprate the skills into their daily lives.

Social Skills Psychotherapy Group for Children Diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's

Children who have completed a multi-disciplinary evaluation and been diagnosed with Autism or Asperger's Disorder may be eligible to participate in one of our Social Skills Support groups. These groups are available for children aged 6-19. Small groups of similarly-aged children (early elementary and late elementary) meet with a therapist and a group cofacilitator every other week, after school, throughout the school year. This program includes mandatory, monthly parent participation in a Parent Support Group. The program also includes annual three hour training for the children's teachers and educational staff. The purpose of this training is to educate educators about Autism and ways to support Autistic children's academic and social growth.

Psychotherapy Group for Men and Women

What: A weekly, ongoing therapy group for men and women exploring how to improve relationship skills necessary to develop healthy, intimate relationships with partners, spouses, children and/or co-workers. Participants will focus on establishing appropriate interpersonal boundaries, managing conflict effectively, expressing and negotiating personal needs within relationships, and will receive feedback and support to discuss challenges for personal growth and learning. A problemsolving approach will be utilized. Exploration of the family of origin's impact on relationship patterns, mate selection, communication, and intimacy are emphasized. The group is limited to ten members at any time.

Psychotherapy Group for Adolescent Teens

Adolescence can be a time filled with opportunities as well as challenges for teens. This group offers support and skill development to teens as they balance multiple responsibilities and relationships. Making healthy lifestyle choices and choosing mentors is emphasized. The group provides support and skill developement related to a variety of adolescent needs and concerns. Topics include identifying personal strengths, clarifying values, identifying life goals, managing anger, developing stress management skills, and positive decision making.

New groups are being offered throughout the year. Please call our office at 272-4407 for further information.