Our group counseling programs (aka Life Skills) offer innovative therapeutic services for children preschool through high school.
**Children from preschool through kindergarten are served though our Jr. PALS or Life Skills program.
**Children from 1st grade through 12th can be served through our PALS program.
**Children of all grades can be served through our Friendship Club program, Girls or Boys Club, and, our Have No Fear program.
WE are NOW offering Parent Education Nights. Visit our Parent Education page to learn more !
Speech and language services are available by licensed speech pathologist.
OTHER SERVICES by our licensed PhD, LCSW, MFT's or clinical interns include---
Individual therapy for all ages
Family counseling
Marriage and Family counseling
**Children from preschool through kindergarten are served though our Jr. PALS or Life Skills program.
**Children from 1st grade through 12th can be served through our PALS program.
**Children of all grades can be served through our Friendship Club program, Girls or Boys Club, and, our Have No Fear program.
WE are NOW offering Parent Education Nights. Visit our Parent Education page to learn more !
Speech and language services are available by licensed speech pathologist.
OTHER SERVICES by our licensed PhD, LCSW, MFT's or clinical interns include---
Individual therapy for all ages
Family counseling
Marriage and Family counseling
Activities are provided in a safe, supportive environment and are highly structured with individual needs
and program modifications introduced as necessary.
Most programs offered through Healthy Minds Institute are not designed for or appropriate for children
with severe emotional and/or severe development disorders.
and program modifications introduced as necessary.
Most programs offered through Healthy Minds Institute are not designed for or appropriate for children
with severe emotional and/or severe development disorders.
Programs focus on Therapists are trained to work with children with suspected or diagnosed:
- social and emotional development *Asperger's Syndrome - High Functioning Autism
- activities that enhance self-esteem, *Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- self-management and, *Non-Verbal Learning Disability
- interpersonal relationships *22q Deletion Syndrome (also known as VCFS or DiGeoge Syndrome)
SERVICES OVERVIEW
Parent Education
Parent Education information and/or classes along with community-based activities have been included in The Life Skills program for purposes of encouraging transference of skills. In order for social skills to transfer from the group therapy session to everyday living experiences, practice along with constructive feedback must occur in the natural environment (home and school settings). Parent reinforcement of skills within the home environment is expected and paramount to the success of the program and ultimate growth of each child.
Consultation
Staff members offer consultation services to parents and educators regarding a variety of social, emotional and/or academic challenges experienced by children in the academic setting. This is an additional service and not part of the child's group.
Social Skills Training Groups
PALS programs are designed for children who exhibit mild challenges. A maximum of 6 children are placed in age equivalent groups and include 14-weekly, 50-minute sessions. A five-week summer program is offered in late June.
Jr. Pals programs are designed for our youngest children (3-6 years of age) who are divided into groups of up to four according to their developmental level.
Friendship Club includes social development programs for children exhibiting more significant social cognitive deficit including but not limited to being diagnosed with:
Girls Club/ Boys Club
These separate groups focus on the enhancing self-esteem, social self-confidence, independence.
"Have No Fear" - Anxiety Reduction Group
Our newest program: These groups introduce individuals starting as young as 8 years of age through adult to a variety of developmentally appropriate anxiety reduction techniques. Through various activities, body awareness, relaxation training, and experiences, children learn to manage their anxiety as well as understand from where it comes.
Speech/Language therapy services
This service is available each week. Please call for more information.
If you have a question about any of our programs contact us at SmilingMinds@sbcglobal.net
Be on the look out for other programs under consideration including these three:
Mommy & Me Club, Siblings Matter! Classes, and, Anger Free, That's ME!
Parent Education
Parent Education information and/or classes along with community-based activities have been included in The Life Skills program for purposes of encouraging transference of skills. In order for social skills to transfer from the group therapy session to everyday living experiences, practice along with constructive feedback must occur in the natural environment (home and school settings). Parent reinforcement of skills within the home environment is expected and paramount to the success of the program and ultimate growth of each child.
Consultation
Staff members offer consultation services to parents and educators regarding a variety of social, emotional and/or academic challenges experienced by children in the academic setting. This is an additional service and not part of the child's group.
Social Skills Training Groups
PALS programs are designed for children who exhibit mild challenges. A maximum of 6 children are placed in age equivalent groups and include 14-weekly, 50-minute sessions. A five-week summer program is offered in late June.
Jr. Pals programs are designed for our youngest children (3-6 years of age) who are divided into groups of up to four according to their developmental level.
Friendship Club includes social development programs for children exhibiting more significant social cognitive deficit including but not limited to being diagnosed with:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders such as --
- Asperger's Syndrome (AS)
- High Functioning Autism (HFA)
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
- Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NLD)
Girls Club/ Boys Club
These separate groups focus on the enhancing self-esteem, social self-confidence, independence.
"Have No Fear" - Anxiety Reduction Group
Our newest program: These groups introduce individuals starting as young as 8 years of age through adult to a variety of developmentally appropriate anxiety reduction techniques. Through various activities, body awareness, relaxation training, and experiences, children learn to manage their anxiety as well as understand from where it comes.
Speech/Language therapy services
This service is available each week. Please call for more information.
If you have a question about any of our programs contact us at SmilingMinds@sbcglobal.net
Be on the look out for other programs under consideration including these three:
Mommy & Me Club, Siblings Matter! Classes, and, Anger Free, That's ME!
