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Group Therapy & Social Skills Programs – Help Your Child Build Confidence & Connection

At Life InSight, we offer structured, research-backed group therapy programs designed to help children, teens, and young adults develop social skills, manage anxiety, and build meaningful relationships. Our expert-led sessions provide practical tools, real-world practice, and a supportive environment to help participants thrive.


  • In-person sessions at Life InSight’s office
  • Small group sizes for personalized attention
  • Evidence-based techniques for lasting results


Book a Spot in Our Next Group Program!

Social Skills Group

WHO WILL BENEFIT

For kids who struggle to connect with others due to anxiety, inattention or weaknesses in executive control. Individuals may also lack social communication skills without significant language or cognitive challenges 


WHAT THEY WILL LEARN

  • Learn effective tools to make and maintain friends
  • Develop communication and self-advocacy skills
  • Increase confidence when interacting with peers Improve flexibility in dealing with everyday problems
  • Strengthen perspective taking and theory of mind.


Anxiety "Coping Cats"


WHO WILL BENEFIT

Evidence-based, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment specifically designed for children and adolescents with mild to moderate levels of anxiety. 


WHAT THEY WILL LEARN

  • Recognize anxious feelings and physical reactions to anxiety
  • Clarify thoughts and feelings in anxious situations
  • Develop a coping plan
  • Evaluate performance and giving self-reinforcement


PEERS ®


PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a 15-week evidence-based, internationally acclaimed social skills intervention for motivated teens and young adults who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends. Individuals are taught important social skills and are given the opportunity to practice these skills in session during socialization activities. Parents/Care Givers attend separate sessions at the same time and are taught how to assist their teens or young adults by helping to expand social networks and providing feedback through coaching during weekly socialization homework assignments. PEERS® may be appropriate for teens/young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression or other social and behavioral disorders. Parent/Care Giver participation is required. 


WHAT THEY WILL LEARN

  • Use appropriate conversational skills
  • Use humor appropriately
  • Use electronic communication
  • Enter & exit conversations
  • Be a good host during get-togethers
  • Be a good sport
  • Handle arguments and disagreements
  • Change a bad reputation
  • Handle rumors and gossip
  • Handle rejection, teasing and bullying


Social Skills Group

REGISTRATION DETAILS


Session Dates: TBD 

8 week program

Location: @ Life InSight Office

For school age children

                     

Register: 

Call 201-297-9170 Ext. 707 


Contact Us for More Information

Social Skills Group – Make & Keep Friends

Is your child struggling with social connections? Our Social Skills Group helps children who experience anxiety, inattention, or difficulty with social communication build friendships, confidence, and real-world skills.


Who It’s For

  • School-age children who struggle with making and maintaining friendships
  • Kids with anxiety, ADHD, or executive functioning challenges
  • Children who need help with social flexibility and problem-solving



What They’ll Learn

  • How to start & maintain friendships
  • Effective communication & self-advocacy skills
  • Confidence in social interactions
  • How to manage everyday challenges with flexibility
  • Perspective-taking & understanding others’ emotions


Anxiety Therapy Group – “Coping Cats”


Does your child or teen experience anxiety? Our Coping Cats Program is a proven Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach designed to help kids and teens recognize anxious thoughts and develop effective coping strategies.


Who It’s For

  • Children & teens with mild to moderate anxiety
  • Kids who experience worry, fear, or difficulty handling stress
  • Children who struggle with social anxiety or performance anxiety


What They’ll Learn

  • How to recognize and manage anxious feelings
  • Strategies to stay calm in stressful situations
  • Developing a personalized coping plan
  • Self-reinforcement & confidence-building techniques

Anxiety

"Coping Cats"


REGISTRATION DETAILS


Session Dates: TBD 

10 week program

Location: @ Life InSight Office

                     

Register: 

Call 201-297-9170 Ext. 707 


Contact Us for More Information

PEERS®

REGISTRATION DETAILS


Session Dates: TBD 

15 week program

Location: @ Life InSight Office

                     

Register: 

Call 201-297-9170 Ext. 707 

Contact Us for More Information

PEERS® Social Skills Program – For Teens & Young Adults


Struggling to connect with others?  The PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a renowned, evidence-based social skills training designed for teens & young adults who want to improve their ability to make and maintain friendships.


Why PEERS®?

  • Internationally recognized social skills program
  • Structured, practical training with real-world application
  • Parent/caregiver participation to reinforce progress at home


Who It’s For

  • Teens & young adults struggling with social communication
  • Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, or related challenges
  • Motivated individuals who want to improve friendships & social confidence


What They’ll Learn

  • How to start & maintain conversations
  • Using humor appropriately
  • Handling rejection, teasing & bullying
  • Being a good sport & host
  • Navigating social media & electronic communication
  • How to repair social reputation & manage conflicts

Why Choose Life InSight for Group Therapy?

  • Expert Therapists specializing in social & emotional development
  • Proven, Evidence-Based Approaches tailored to different age groups
  • Supportive, Small Group Setting for comfort & confidence-building
  • Practical Skills with Real-World Application


Help Your Child Build Friendships & Confidence – Enroll Today!


Call  (201) 297-9170 Ext. 707 or Contact Us Online to Learn More!


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