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Helping children and teens attain success
CLM’s Child, Adolescent and Family services regularly offers a number of psycho-therapeutic and skill-building groups focused on helping children and teens attain success. Led by children’s clinicians, the groups are geared to specific age groups and cover a variety of topics including anxiety disorders, anger management, self-esteem, social skills, substance use, grief/loss, dialectic behavioral therapy, emotional regulation. Being a part of a therapeutic group can be a profound, powerful and helpful experience for children and teens.
Groups are covered by most major health plans, co-pays may apply. Self-payment is also an option and if interested, should be discussed when registering.
To enroll in one of the groups listed below please contact the Access to Care Department at 603-434-1577. In upcoming sessions, group topics being offered include:
Melodic Minds (Ages 14-17)
This six-week group is open to ages 14-17 and will offer a creative way to build social skills and encourage self-expression. These sessions will provide a supportive environment where musical techniques can be utilized to address non-musical goals. Group members will be given the opportunity to explore emotions, strengthen communication, improve self-esteem, and reduce stress through the use of different musical interventions. They will learn and practice skills through various interventions including improvisation, lyric analysis, songwriting, relaxation/receptive methods, and more. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Emotion Explorers (Ages 6-8)
This six-week group will help clients increase their understanding of emotions. The goal of this group is to understand ourselves better and how to identify and manage feelings when they happen. Clients will learn about several core emotions and how they impact the way we feel, think, and act. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Creative Kids (Ages 8-11)
The use of art within therapy encourages the development of communication skills, emotional growth, sensory integration and social interactions. This six-week therapy group will encourage creative and expressive outlets to process experiences, reframe emotions and combat stress. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Feel Your Feels (Ages 16+)
This six- week group will focus on developing emotion regulation skills through peer support. We will be taking a deep dive into what emotions are and how to navigate them when they change. This group will focus on increasing awareness of several coping techniques to support skill development and confidence. Group members are encouraged to come as they are and be ready to embrace the journey of learning how to feel their feels. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Seven Challenges (Ages 16+)
In this six- week group participants will learn The Seven Challenges for young adults that incorporates work on alcohol and other drugs problems. It is designed to motivate youth and young adults to evaluate their lives, consider changes they may wish to make, and then success in implementing the desired changes. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Calming Minds (Ages 11- 14)
This is a six-week group where group members will learn about anxiety and explore different coping strategies including CBT (cognitive behavior therapy) and mindfulness techniques. This group is particularly appropriate for those with generalized anxiety, worries about the future and other’s expectations. The focus of this group will be developing a better understanding of anxiety and identifying coping skills that the group members can use in their daily lives. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Calming Cues (Ages 6 – 9)
This six- week group is designed for children between the ages of 6 and 9 to help teach children regulation skills.
In Calming Cues, children will learn about the different states of their nervous system, how messages are sent between their brains and their bodies via their nervous systems, and ways to regulate themselves through recognizing these messages and using calming coping skills. Through art and play, group members will explore how to identify their nervous system state and self-regulate when feeling activated. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Social Skills Scholars (Ages 11- 14)
This six- week group is designed to support children’s development of their interpersonal skills and to promote healthier relationships with themselves and other. Group will focus on nonverbal communication, emotional control, social problem solving, positive thinking, and empathy. Covered by Medicaid and most health plans, co-pay may apply.
Live and Learn Parenting Series
This ten-week series is open to parents/guardians/caregivers of children of all ages who feel as if they are in constant or frequent conflict with their children. Topics will include learning about different styles of parenting, factors that influence behavior, how to increase positive interactions with their child, as well as various tools to lower the frequency of conflict with their children. Caregivers will also be able to receive support from each other by sharing their own lived experiences. There is no cost to attend; pre-registration is required.
Ready to make an appointment?
We’re here to help. Please call (603) 434-1577, option 2 between 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. weekdays to reach our Access to Care department. You’ll speak with one of our friendly Access to Care Specialists who will gather information to determine how to best address your concerns.
Please call our main office to schedule appointments.
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