Group Therapy

Ms. Betsy’s Social Skills Groups integrate therapy and directive play to support children in developing meaningful social and emotional skills within a small group setting. Through a focus on cooperation, turn-taking, problem-solving, communication, and flexible thinking, participants have opportunities to practice navigating social interactions while building confidence and genuine peer connections. The small-group environment allows for personalized support while giving children space to learn from and alongside their peers. Through engaging activities, games, creative play, and group discussion, children will practice regulating emotions, considering different perspectives, communicating their needs, respecting boundaries and personal space, and responding flexibly when interactions do not go as expected. Group activities remain responsive to the needs of participants while creating opportunities to strengthen skills that can carry over into friendships, school, family interactions, and other social settings.

Youth participating in Ms. Stefanie’s Peer Support Group will have opportunities to build skills that support flexibility, confidence, emotional regulation, and connection with others. The group provides a supportive environment for youth to explore emotions, practice flexible thinking, consider different perspectives, and develop greater awareness of themselves and others. Space will be provided for big, active play when needed, while supporting youth in developing awareness of personal space, shared space, physical boundaries, and the needs of others. Through creative activities, games, movement, collaborative play, and group discussion, participants will practice navigating social situations, responding to challenges, resolving conflict, setting boundaries, and using an assertive voice to communicate their needs.

Support Group

Are you the parent of an autistic child (18 and younger) seeking guidance, connection, and support? Join our neuroaffirming Parent Support Group, designed to help you better understand your child, build meaningful connections, and support them with confidence.

What You’ll Gain:

• A clearer understanding of autism, including your child’s strengths, sensory needs, and communication style.
• Tools for emotional regulation you can use at home.
• Strategies for navigating challenging moments with confidence and compassion.
• Practical, immediate takeaways to strengthen your relationship with your child
• This group aims to empower parents to feel more confident, connected, and supported on their journey.

This supportive group is for autistic adults seeking a safe, respectful space to talk with others who share similar experiences and challenges. Through guided discussions and practical tools, participants explore ways to navigate stress, relationships, and everyday life—without pressure to mask, perform, or explain themselves. You’re welcome to participate at your own pace and comfort level, listening or sharing as you choose, while building understanding, skills, and meaningful connection in a calm, structured environment.

Ms. Tamara’s groups focus on building self-awareness, insight, and emotional understanding in developmentally appropriate and engaging ways. Through play, creative activities, games, and group discussion, participants will explore feelings, body sensations, and interoception, building greater awareness of the physical, sensory, and emotional aspects of their experiences. Activities support children in noticing how emotions may show up in their bodies and developing language to better understand and communicate those experiences. The group also emphasizes connection and awareness of others. Participants will practice noticing body language and social cues, listening to peers, respecting physical and personal space, and engaging appropriately within a group. Group content will remain flexible and responsive to the developmental, emotional, and social needs of participants.