Anxiety Groups
Target Audience: Individuals with clinically elevated levels of anxiety impacting their functioning, determined via an intake interview. Separate groups for girls, boys, and co-ed, categorized by age.
Goal: Empower participants to manage anxiety through cognitive and behavioral strategies.
Structure and Content:
Session #1
Introductions and Understanding Anxiety
Session #2
Identifying and Labeling Emotions
Session #3
Tackling Negative Thinking and the Cognitive Triangle
Session #4
Practicing Mindfulness
Session #4
Effective Problem Solving
Session #6
Exposure Activity with a focus on COVID-19
Session #7
Developing Empathy and Making Friends
Session #8
Graduation and Future Steps
Logistics:
Cost: $100 for intake interview, $65 per weekly session.
Duration: 1 intake interview + 8 sessions, 1 hour each.
Note: Limited spaces available.
Anxiety Groups
Focus:
Support and resources for parents managing children with invisible disabilities.
Benefits:
Connect with other parents in similar situations. Gain support and share experiences. Access tailored information on resources and parenting tips.
Special focus on coping strategies during COVID-19.
Format:
Virtual meetings via Google Meet.
Weekly 1-hour sessions.
Cost:
$100 for intake, $50 per session (per household).
Social Skills Groups for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, or Social Anxiety Disorder
Goals:
Develop crucial social skills through interactive and engaging activities.
Focus Areas:
- Recognizing emotions and nonverbal cues.
- Turn-taking and cooperative play.
- Language development and communication skills.
- Empathy, friendship, and social etiquette.
- Stress management and perspective taking.
- Team building and leadership skills.
Format:
In-person sessions at our West Sacramento office, following CDC guidelines. 6 sessions.
Cost:
$100 for intake, $65 per session.
