GROUP THERAPY SERVICES
Social skills groups are
different than a traditional
play-date or peer-based
hangout – they are a
supervised therapeutic event
where the goal is to help
children and adolescents
gain skills in social
interaction. These groups
help children learn joint
attention, problem solving,
and how to handle the
challenges of social
situations while having
positive and fun social
experiences with peers.
Children who benefit the
most from a structured
social skills group are
those who are not developing
social skills as quickly as
their peers, which may
include children with
anxiety, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD), Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD), learning
difficulties, cognitive
delays, or communication
difficulties or delays.
Research indicates that
regardless of a child’s
diagnosis, social skills can
be extremely effective in
increasing a child’s ability
to be successful in peer
situations. These groups
help reduce a child’s
experience of school failure
or peer rejection, and also
reduce aggressiveness or
isolation that often
develops because of problems
relating to others.
Our social skills groups
are:
1. The group should be
small, about 3-8 kids.
2. Children in the group
should be similar in age and
on a similar developmental
level.
3. The curriculum covered
is adapted to suit the needs
of the children in the group
so that each child benefits.
4. The group is led by a
qualified professional, such
as a psychologist, licensed
professional counselor,
licensed social worker or
other licensed mental health
professional who has
extensive experience
facilitating social skills
groups.
5. The group meets weekly
or every other week.
6. The parent/caregiver
is also given instructions
or training on what their
child is learning and how to
facilitate the child
practicing the skills
learned on a daily basis
outside of group time.
- Executive Functioning Skills Group - Adhd
- Anxiety Groups - Coping Skills Groups
- Teen Self Esteem Groups
- Children Living with substance Abuse Group
- Superheroes Social Skills Group
- CPS Parent Groups
- Girl Talk Groups
- Community Groups
- Parent Group
- Summer Executive Skills Coaching
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS GROUP - ADHD
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things. This groups will help middle schools students manage the transition and help students struggling with executive functioning in every area of their lives. Group for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Groups available September to June .
ANXIETY GROUPS - COPING SKILLS GROUPS
This group is aimed to help children manage their feelings of anxiety and learn coping strategies to help reduce anxiety. Group is for ages 10-14.
TEEN SELF ESTEEM GROUPS
Our Teen Self Esteem groups are a way for teens to learn more about themselves and support others during the difficult transition of adolescence. Our self-esteem group for girls ages 15-17. This is an open group and meets every other Friday.
CHILDREN LIVING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE GROUP
Children of parents struggling with an addiction “can become overwhelmed by powerful emotions that they are not equipped to understand. Guilt, shame, and fear lead them to walk on eggshells, trying to control a chaotic environment” (Project Know). “A support group is often the only place where children of alcoholic or addicted parents feel that they can be themselves. Among people their own age who are going through the same thing, they have an opportunity to overcome the denial that has kept them quiet about their feeling. Group Meets Every other Thursday Ages 10-14.
SUPERHEROES SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP
Superheroes Social Skills
Groups for children ages 4-6
and 8-10. Group
enrollment is all year from
September to June.
- Getting Ready
- Following
Directions
- Reducing
Anxiety
- Participating
- Imitating
- Body Basics
- Expressing
Wants and Needs
- Joint
Attention
- Turn Taking
- Responding to
Questions and Requests
- Conversation
- Recognizing
Emotions in Yourself and
Others
- Perspective
Taking
- Reporting a
Problem
- Recognizing
and Reporting Bullying
- Responding to
Bullying
- Problem
Solving and Safety
CPS PARENT GROUPS
Collaborative and Proactive Solutions by Dr. Ross Greene is an evidenced based treatment for working with children with behavioral challenges. This group will help parents learn to complete the ALSUP for their children and learn to complete Plan B conversations with their child. Groups are open and ongoing. www.livesinthebalance.org for more information on CPS. Groups are with Dr. Stacy Haynes a certified trainer in the CPS model.
GIRL TALK GROUPS
This is 9th-12th graders (yes female) and we focus on any and all related topics. Support group style. This includes dealing with school, family, relationships (family, peer, romantic, etc.) goal development, self-esteem, effective communication skills, along with coping with emotions and life stressors.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
This is 9th-12th graders, gender-inclusive, for any and all members of the LGBTQIA community. Topics being coming out and managing relationships and the reactions from others in regards to coming out/lifestyle. This is support group style as well so we'll talk about ways to move towards gender affirmation, self-advocacy, finding resources and communities to connect with, etc.
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SUMMER EXECUTIVE SKILLS COACHING
Executive Skills Program enhances the academic and organizational competence of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), ADHD, behavioral disorders, or developmental delays. This summer program is to help students keep skills gained during the school year and prepare for the upcoming school year.
- Getting Ready
- Following
Directions
- Organization
- Participating
- Time Management Study habits
- Structuring Free Time Responding to Questions and Requests
- Conversation Recognizing Emotions in Yourself and Others
- Perspective Taking Reporting a Problem
- Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Skills
Group Self Pay $180.00 for all 6 sessions, 45 minute sessions. No insurance accepted for Executive Skills Sessions. Payment due at time of registration. Call today to register 856-228-1005. Email info@littlehandsagency.com or njones@littlehandsagency.com Nadirah Jones - Getting Ready
Office Hours
Washington Professional Campus | 900 Route 168, Suite D-1 Turnersville, NJ 08012 | Monday - Friday 9AM - 9PM, Saturday 8Am - 2PM
Insurance Plans Accepted
Insurance coverage will vary across companies and plans, depending on who is providing the social skills group, where will the group be located, and the purpose or aims of the group.
Aetna | EAP | CIGNA | United Health Care | Magellan- Horizon POS, BCBS NJ Direct, AmeriHealth and others. Please call to verify if we accept your insurance plan.
Copays
Are due at the time of visit. We accept cash, check or credit card payments. Please call 856-228-1005 to schedule an appointment. Please arrive 20 minutes early for your initial visit to complete paperwork.