
Current Group Workshop Offerings

A Social Skills and Emotional Intelligence Building Group for kids.
Led By: Caroline Bloomquist, LSW, CSTS
Who: children ages 6 - 9 years
When: TBD for summer - reach out for details
Where: Lincoln Park Office
Every Child Deserves to Feel Confident, Connected, and Understood.
Social and emotional skills — making friends, managing emotions, and navigating peer relationships — don't always develop naturally, and for many children, they simply need the right environment to grow. Facilitated by Caroline Bloomquist, LSW, The Skillz Studio draws on play therapy techniques, CBT-informed coping strategies, positive reinforcement, and natural environment training. Caroline creates a structured yet welcoming space using guided activities, role-play, and collaborative games, to help kids develop meaningful, lasting skills — including emotional regulation, conflict resolution, peer engagement, and self-advocacy.
This group is well-suited for children who experience challenges with shyness, anxiety, impulsivity, frustration tolerance, or social awareness. Each child is met with patience, encouragement, and individualized support, promoting confidence and life skills.
For more information please click "Register" below or email info@lincolnparkpsychology.com

A Socially Focused Dungeons & Dragons Group for Pre-Teens/Teens
Led By: Dr. Adam Mills
Who: Ages 11-13
and 14-17
When: Fridays 5-6:45pm
Saturdays 11am-12:45pm, 2-3:45pm, & 4-5:45pm
Where: Lincoln Park Office
What if leveling up in a game could help your kid level up in real life?
Social Legends is a one-of-a-kind therapy group for preteens and teens that uses the magic of Dungeons & Dragons to build real-world social and emotional skills. Led by Dr. Mills — who has specialized training and research experience using Dungeons & Dragons in therapeutic settings — this group invites kids to step into a world of quests, characters, and adventure while quietly doing the deeper work: learning to manage emotions, navigate relationships, build confidence, and bounce back from challenges. Using the D&D framework alongside Critical Core and targeted therapeutic activities, Social Legends creates a space where kids and teens can explore who they are and who they want to be — one adventure at a time.
For more information please click "Register" below or email info@lincolnparkpsychology.com

A Dungeons & Dragons Social Group for Adults
Led By: Dr. Adam Mills
Who: Adults 18+
When: TBD
Where: Lincoln Park Office
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group for adults, where your imagination can run wild with like-minded gamers. No experience in Dungeons and Dragons necessary - come ready to learn and find joy in this dynamic group workshop. In a safe, supportive environment, participants embark on collaborative storytelling adventures, using role-playing to explore personal challenges and foster emotional growth. Guided by Dr. Adam Mills, a trained facilitator and D&D enthusiast, players develop skills in communication, empathy, and problem-solving while building meaningful connections. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this group offers a unique blend of creativity and self-discovery, all while having fun in a fantastical setting.
For more information please click "Register" below or email info@lincolnparkpsychology.com
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