Summer is a great time to meet new friends, develop new skills, and acquire new knowledge for the year ahead. This summer, CRG providers will run five different groups to address a range of interest areas and age groups. Here are descriptions of each.
Dr. Chris Kerr will continue to run her Mothers’ Support Group on the third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1:00. This group is for mothers of children/youth with identified learning, attentional, or mood disorders. Come once or come each time. Share your experiences or listen to/support other mothers as they share their own experiences. In an empathetic environment, we can use our time together to brainstorm strategies, identify resources, and instill hope. Participants are welcome to bring their lunch. There is no fee for this group.
Dr. Sandra Burkhardt will offer her Recipes for Success group on May 13 and June 10. Both dates are Mondays; the group meets from 11:00 to noon. This psychoeducational 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 might include suggestions for positive management of behaviors, handling meltdowns, structuring family time, and finding support. There is no fee for this group.
Dr. Dana Lasek will run a new group called The Power of She. This group will meet every Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. the weeks of June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29 (no group the week of July 1). This is an interactive support group for young women ages 16-20 struggling with relationship issues and low self-esteem. We will be learning relaxation exercises, techniques to manage your emotions, assertiveness skills, and information about how to improve your self-image. Please join Dr. Dana Lasek for a fun, interactive group designed to help you find your inner power!!! Fee: $70.00/session.
Dr. Nathan Larson will continue to run two groups for boys; both are designed to provide supportive and solution-focused group therapy to enhance the development and use of appropriate social skills. The first is Solutions. This group will meet on Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. the weeks of June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29 (no group the week of July 1). This group is for boys ages 7 – 10. Participants will 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. Fee: $70.00/session.
Dr. Larson will also run Challengers. This group will meet on Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. the weeks of June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29 (no group the week of July 1). This group is for boys ages 13 – 16. The goal of this group is to help members develop a better understanding of their difficulties and learning skills to more adaptively cope with their emotions and the situations they encounter. Participants will 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. Fee: $70.00/session.
Dr. Sarah Norris will continue to run her group Girl Power. This group is designed for girls ages 8-10. The group will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Topics will include starting and sustaining friendships, respecting others, problem-solving, and increasing flexible thinking. Activities will include discussion, journaling, role playing, art work, and demonstrations. Some activities will be geared toward team building for a specific activity that can only be completed if group members work together. Fee: $70.00/session.
Beth Waite will offer a new group for boys and girls ages 13 – 18 called Connections. This group will meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 (no group the week of July 1). This co-ed group is for teens who want to improve their personal communication skills. Activities will target improving conversation skills, understanding nonverbal communication, flexibility and compromise. With these tools, we will learn the “hidden rules” that lead to better relationships with friends, family, and teachers. Participants will have opportunities to increase their social interaction skills through hands-on experiences with video modeling, role-playing, discussion and reflection.
For more information or to register, please call the CRG Front Office at (317) 575-9111.
