Sports Social Dynamics Group
Whether your child needs to work on sportsmanship or the physical sports skills themselves, this group does it all. In partnership with Coach Mike from our very own Friendship Island, we will work on common recess games and sports while teaching children how to handle emotions in a healthy way, helping them become a better athlete and team member. Using Social Thinking’s team of UnthinkaBots as a framework, we will help your child learn to defeat, for example, the influence of Glassman with her overreactions, WorryWall with his confidence-eroding taunts, and Destroyer of Fun who encourages bad sportsmanship. Prepare your child to win–both on and off the field!
Currently Saturdays 1-2pm, ages 7-11. Note: Sessions held in Rancho Park.
Fantasy Role Playing Game Group (ages 10-13 & 14-18)
Fantasy Role Playing Games are collaborative and open-ended adventures where players must leverage the talents of their party’s unique characters–and the kids controlling them!–to overcome fantastical danger and win treasure and renown. Players chart the course of their adventure in cooperation with and in opposition to the campaign master, who wears many hats: storyteller, antagonist, calculator, and in this case, therapist. With customized game rules to leverage even greater therapeutic benefit, this group promotes cooperation, communication, and perspective-taking against the backdrop of role-playing, fantasy, and storytelling.
The age 14-18 group meets Mondays from 6-7 pm, and the age 10-13 group meets Thursdays from 5:10-6:10 pm.
Note: Artwork by Simon Barle, https://www.artstation.com/artwork/3r3n2
Teen Talk Group
Teen Talk is a supportive, therapist-facilitated discussion group for teens looking for a safe space to share what’s on their minds. Here, teens can explore their thoughts and experiences while receiving validation and encouragement from peers. This group promotes open, authentic conversation, helping participants work on essential skills such as perspective-taking, communication, and problem-solving.
Teen Talk welcomes teens from all backgrounds to express themselves, gain insights, and build resilience. Whether navigating school stress, friendships, family dynamics, or self-discovery, Teen Talk is a place where teens can feel understood, learn from one another, and develop tools to manage life’s challenges in a positive, constructive environment.