CRG is happy to announce the line-up for groups for the fall semester! Groups provide a good opportunity to meet new friends and improve social skills. If you are interested in a group, please call our office at (371) 575-9111. Here are the descriptions of each group:
Solutions
This group has been designed for 7 to 10 year old boys to provide supportive and solution-focused group therapy aimed at enhancing the development and use of appropriate social skills. The goal of group will be to assist group members in developing a better understanding of their difficulties and learning skills to more effectively cope with their emotions and the situations they encounter. Participants will be given opportunities to work on social skills, adaptive functioning (learning to read social cues, regulating behaviors, being patient, being confident, and paying attention in social situations), and learning how to control mood and impulsive actions. We do this through role play and goal-directed interactions, where we share experiences with one another and think of new and appropriate ways to handle common situations. In order to facilitate more effective communication with parents, parents are encouraged to periodically schedule individual therapy sessions. These sessions will be focused on providing a summary of the child’s progress in group, providing an opportunity to develop specific goals for group, and monitoring progress toward each goal. Please note that these appointments will be billed at the Individual/Family therapy rate ($160). Scheduling these sessions is voluntary and are not required for participation in group.
Facilitated by Dr. Nathan Larson
Thursdays (5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.) Year Round, $70/Session
Challengers
This group has been designed for boys ages 12 to 15 to provide eight weeks of supportive and solution-focused group therapy to enhance the development and use of appropriate social skills. The goal of group will be to assist group members in developing a better understanding of their difficulties and learning skills to more effectively cope with their emotions and the situations they encounter. Participants will be given opportunities to work on social skills, adaptive functioning (learning to read social cues, regulating behaviors, being patient, being confident, and paying attention in social situations), and learning how to control mood and impulsive actions. We do this through role play and goal-directed interactions, where we share experiences with one another and think of new and appropriate ways to handle common situations. In order to facilitate more effective communication with parents, parents are encouraged to periodically schedule individual therapy sessions. These sessions will be focused on providing a summary of the child’s progress in group, providing an opportunity to develop specific goals for group, and monitoring progress toward each goal. Please note that these appointments will be billed at the Individual/Family therapy rate ($160). Scheduling these sessions is voluntary and are not required for participation in group.
Facilitated by Dr. Nathan Larson
Thursdays (6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.) Year Round, $70/Session
Recipes for Success
This pyschoeducational group is for parents or grandparents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Rather than provide therapy, Dr. Burkhardt will provide instruction and promote greater educational awareness. You will learn more about ASD issues and how to apply them in your family while raising your children or grandchildren. Session topics include suggestions for positive management of behaviors, handling meltdowns, structuring family time, and finding support.
Facilitated by Dr. Sandra Burkhardt
Second Monday of Every Month (4:30 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.)
