Group Therapy
Is your child struggling with making friends, expressing themselves, or feeling comfortable in social situations? Unlock their potential, build their confidence and watch them flourish in our dynamic and supportive Therapy Groups led by a certified Geek Therapist and Therapeutic Game Master!
Hero Kids Therapy Group
Grades 4-6
1 hour weekly, 6 weeks per session
Runs through the school year
In this 6-week group, members will use the popular role-playing game Hero Kids to build:
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Increased Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem
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Assertive Communication Skills
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Flexible and Creative Thinking
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Social Negotiation and Group Problem-Solving Skills
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Improved Emotional Regulation and Impulse Control
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Conflict Management Skills
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Friendship Skills
Intake session required for assessing goodness of fit for group. No previous role playing gaming experience is necessary for participation and accommodations will be provided to support successful inclusion of participants with learning and developmental diversities.
Dungeons & Dragons Therapy Group
High School Aged Group
1.5 hours weekly, 12 weeks per session
Runs through the school year
In this 12-week group, members will use the popular role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons to build:
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Increased Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem
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Assertive Communication Skills
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Flexible and Creative Thinking
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Social Negotiation and Group Problem-Solving Skills
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Improved Emotional Regulation and Impulse Control
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Conflict Management Skills
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Friendship Skills
Intake session required for assessing goodness of fit for group and supporting character building. No previous D&D experience is necessary for participation and accommodations will be provided to support successful inclusion of participants with learning and developmental diversities.
Gamers & Gaming Therapy Group
Middle School Aged Group
1 hour weekly
Runs through the school year
In this weekly group, members will use the popular collaborative and competitive video games & VR (such as Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, and Super Smash Bros) to build:
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Increased Self-Confidence & Self-Esteem
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Assertive Communication Skills
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Flexible and Creative Thinking
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Social Negotiation and Group Problem-Solving Skills
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Improved Emotional Regulation and Impulse Control
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Conflict Management Skills
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Friendship Skills
Intake session required for assessing goodness of fit for group. A passion for gaming is necessary for participation and accommodations will be provided to support successful inclusion of participants with learning and developmental diversities. This group runs from October through May.