Group Therapy Services
Family Therapy and Consultation Services offers several different therapy groups throughout the year.
Therapy groups are moderated by experienced, and licensed clinicians.
Groups currently being offered by Family Therapy and Consultation Services/United Family Services:
STARR Group for Children and Caregivers (In-Person and Telehealth options)
Outpatient Social Skills Group for Children ages 8-15 (In-Person and Telehealth options)
The objective of a social group is to encourage the nurturing of new relationships while developing the skills needed to strengthen existing relationships in the client’s life. The
integration of group discussions and community based activities provides opportunities for the expansion of interests with same age peers and the enhanced ability to enjoy one’s time within a controlled environment that minimizes the risks of feeling abandoned, unwanted, or
invalidated.
In these open, outpatient groups, clients would have the opportunity each week to interact with peers that have been selected for each group based on maturity, age, and social functionality. Because some children have special needs and considerations, the demographics of each group would vary depending on the needs of those involved. Not all social groups would have the same objectives, but would always focus on practicing basic social skills and appropriate social behaviors. This may include active listening, speaking in front of others, asking for help when needed, creating shared experiences with others, fostering mutual respect and sportsmanship with other group members, and learning new things about the world, their interests, and the lives of others.
– Moderated and Created by Chris Carlino, LPC
Outpatient Social and Emotional Skills Group for Children ages 5-7 (In-Person and Telehealth options)
The objective of a social and emotional group is to encourage the nurturance of new relationships while developing the skills needed to strengthen existing relationships in the client’s life. Simultaneously, the expression and enhanced understanding of emotions for younger children will be explored in appropriate ways with guidance from a mental health clinician with the intention of practicing healthier ways of expressing needs and regulating emotional discomfort. The integration of group games and activities provides opportunities for the expansion of interests with same age peers and the enhanced ability to enjoy one’s time within a controlled environment that minimizes the risks of feeling abandoned, unwanted, or invalidated.
In these open, outpatient groups, clients will have the opportunity each week to interact with peers that have been selected for each group based on age and clinical need. Not all social groups would have the same objectives, but would always focus on practicing basic social skills and appropriate social behaviors. This may include active listening, speaking in front of others, asking for help when needed, creating shared experiences with others, fostering mutual respect and sportsmanship with other group members, and learning new things about the world, their interests, and the lives of others.
– Moderated and Created by Chris Carlino, LPC
If you are interested in any of the above Groups, please fill out the form below)
Contact Information:
If you have a question or are interested in Group therapy but do not see a group that fits your needs, please comment below on the type of group you would like to participate in. You can also reach our Group Outpatient program at 856-693-5775 or Groups@ftxcs.com