
Current Group Therapy Offerings

A Supportive Skills Group for Teens
Led By: Dr. Adam Mills
Who: 9th & 10th Grade Teens
When: Saturdays 1pm-2pm
Where: Main Office
Welcome to "Embrace and Thrive," a transformational group designed exclusively for teenagers seeking to enhance their social and emotional understanding of life. This empowering program offers a supportive and dynamic space where teens can develop essential tools for navigating their social interactions, managing emotions, and fostering healthy relationships. Dr. Adam Mills brings his expertise from extensive work in therapeutic day school settings to provide a nurturing yet engaging environment for teens to explore and practice vital skills that promote their well-being. This group focuses on cultivating self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and effective communication strategies. "Embrace and Thrive" equips teenagers with practical tools to navigate the complexities of their social worlds, and manage the pressure that comes from societal expectations, growing up, and fitting in.

A Socially Focused Role-Play Group for Pre-Teens
Led By: Dr. Adam Mills
Who: 6th - 8th Graders
When: Saturdays 11:30am-12:30pm
Where: Main Office
Introducing "Social Legends," an exciting therapy group specifically developed for preteens, where the enchanting world of Dungeons and Dragons and Critical Core merges with the transformative power of therapy. In this engaging and supporting environment, kids in 6th-8th grade embark on thrilling quests while fostering emotional growth, resilience, and social skills. Dr. Mills, who has conducted research and trained in the utilization of Dungeons and Dragons in therapy settings, creates a metaphorical journey where preteens encounter obstacles and face dilemmas that parallel their own experiences and challenges. In addition to the game itself, "Social Legends" incorporates various therapeutic activities and exercises that target emotional regulation, self-esteem, social skills, and resilience.

A Socially Focused Role-Play Group for Children
Led By: Dr. Adam Mills
Who: 4th and 5th Graders
When: Saturdays TBD
Where: Main Office
Welcome to "Social Dragons," a dynamic role-playing group that harnesses the power of game such as Dungeons and Dragons and Critical Core to help children develop and enhance their social abilities and emotional intelligence in a fun and engaging way. In this imaginative and supportive environment, young adventurers embark on epic quests while building crucial life skills along the way. With his extensive research and training in the use of Dungeons and Dragons for group learning, Dr. Adam Mills combines the collaborative nature of tabletop role-playing games with evidence-based social skills interventions to create a rich and interactive learning experience. Group sessions provide opportunities for discussions and reflection, allowing participants to explore real-life challenges within and interesting and safe game space. Topics include empathy, perspective-taking, emotion regulation, and assertiveness, helping the children transfer these skills from the game to their everyday lives.

A Social and Emotional Skill-Building Group For Children
Led By: Dr. Adam Mills
Who: Children ages 6-8 years
When: Saturdays 10am-11am
Where: Main Office
"The Skillz Studio" is an engaging and dynamic social skills group designed specifically to meet the needs and challenges of young children ages 6-8 years. Dr. Adam Mills helps children embark on a journey of social exploration using a series of carefully crafted activities, games, and exercises that focus on key social skills essential for this age group. Children thrive in this structured and supportive environment as they learn about effective communication, respecting and setting boundaries, sharing, turn-taking, problem-solving, teamwork, reading social cues, and resolving conflicts, among other topics. "The Skillz Studio" is designed to foster a sense of belonging and encourages positive relationships, allowing children to build self-confidence, empathy, and resilience. Using a strength based approach, Dr. Mills provides personalized support, guiding children through challenges to promote social success.

Art Therapy Group for Middle Schoolers
Led By: Kristin Moulton, LPC, ATR
Who: Middle School Youth
When: Mondays 5pm - 6pm
Where: Main Office
Welcome to "Creative Expressions," a nurturing and supportive art therapy group designed exclusively for middle schoolers. Our program is a safe and creative space where young adolescents can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences through various art forms. Led by an experienced and compassionate Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, Kristin Moulton, this group aims to foster personal growth, self-discovery, and emotional well-being in a fun and engaging way. Trust and confidentiality are core principles of our group, promoting open sharing and growth. "Creative Expressions" is more than just an art therapy group; it's a supportive community where middle schoolers can thrive emotionally and creatively. Through art, discussion, and peer support, participants develop essential life skills and build a stronger sense of self.