“The groups for our daughter provided a safe and welcoming space where she could feel less alone, build confidence, and connect with other children her age. Through the experience of group therapy, we also had the opportunity to meet other families navigating similar anxieties and challenges. Our daughter truly enjoyed the sessions- the mix of play, therapy techniques, and skill building made it both fun and meaningful. Hands down, a wonderful offering within the practice.” –Client's Mom
GROUP THERAPY
4-6 year old Selective Mutism Group:
This small, supportive group helps young children who find it hard to use their voices in public settings. Through playful activities, games, and gentle exposure practice, children build confidence, comfort, and communication skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.
7-10 year old Selective Mutism Group:
This small group is designed to help children with selective mutism or difficulty speaking in certain settings feel more confident using their voices. Through supportive activities, games, and gradual exposure practice, children learn that they can gradually make progress and slowly start speaking to new people and in public places. Each session includes interactive games, role-play, anxiety reducing skills and confidence-building exercises.
Anxiety reduction groups for elementary school children:
This supportive group helps children learn practical tools to manage worries, build confidence, and feel more at ease in daily life. Through engaging games, creative activities, and relaxation exercises, children practice calming strategies and positive thinking in a fun, small-group setting. Cognitive Behavioral skills are also incorporated which include: reframing thoughts, challenging worries, and using positive self talk.
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Social skills and CBT strategies for Children
In this group children learn and role play/practice social skills including how to actively listen, how to start and carry on a conversation, and how to advocate for themselves. Participants also learn the basics of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy); they learn how their thoughts impact their feelings and actions and how identifying unhelpful thinking styles can help them improve their overall mental health. In order to reinforce skills at home, parents receive weekly emails that cover the information that was shared in the group.
Social skills and DBT strategies for Adolescents
In this in-person group adolescents learn healthy approaches for managing and regulating themselves emotionally, socially and physically. Participants will learn and role play/practice social skills and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) strategies of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. In order to reinforce skills at home, parents receive weekly emails that cover the information that was shared in the group.
Technology Balance group for Adolescents
This group focuses on helping adolescents understand how their technology use impacts their mental health. In this non-judgemental space, members find support and share experiences about their gaming, social media and phone usage. They learn healthy technology habits and bring balance to their mental, social and physical health. In order to reinforce skills at home, parents receive weekly emails that cover the information that was shared in the group.
​​"Our son looked forward to attending Karen’s groups every week! Participating in a group was a wonderful adjunct to individual treatment that allowed him to practice new skills and gain confidence communicating. Being part of the group encouraged him to embrace new challenges like speaking to store owners, which was something he would have been reluctant to do on his own. We can’t recommend the groups highly enough!" –Client's Mom​​
