Child and Adolescent Groups
Child and Adolescent Groups
Now enrolling for Winter 2026 groups (January to March). Information and links to register are below!
Information for the Spring 2026 groups will be posted in early March.
Please use the QR codes or
links below to register.
Time is spent each week in teaching an age-appropriate social skill, activities that focus on practicing the skill, and in socializing with peers. Practicing each skill with peers during group encourages real life application of the skill outside of group. Groups create a positive environment that focuses on rewarding pro-social behaviors and increasing quality interactions with peers.
Sessions will be held in person for 8 weeks.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com
with any questions.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
Ages 7-9: Email for Waitlist
Ages 10-13: Email for Waitlist
This group welcomes children who may exhibit ADHD behaviors, or struggle with social anxiety. In addition to providing a safe space to connect with peers, clients will learn a new skill each week relating to: impulse control, winning/losing appropriately, communication skills with peers, emotional regulation, organization skills, and creating routines focused on emotional awareness. Clients will utilize different mediums of art to learn these skills.
Sessions will be held in person for 8 weeks.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com
with any questions.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
In our Zones of Regulation Group, children will engage in games, craft activities, and social stories in order to learn social emotional skills. Group members will also practice and utilize these skills with the goal of increasing independence in coping with big emotions.
Sessions will be held in person for 8 weeks.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com with any questions.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
The Teen DBT Group welcomes adolescents who may benefit from extra support in navigating life’s challenges. This group is for teens who experience strong emotions, difficulty managing stress, low self-esteem, or struggles in building healthy relationships. Throughout the group, teens will practice five core DBT skill areas: Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance, and Walking the Middle Path. The group follows a structured, evidence-based DBT curriculum specifically created for adolescents. Weekly worksheets are provided to help teens apply their skills in-between sessions.
Sessions will be held in person for 8 weeks.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com
with any questions.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
The Middle Ground offers a safe and welcoming space for middle school girls to build emotional balance, self-confidence, and connection with peers. Through guided discussion, creative activities, and sharing real-life experiences, this group will help young teens learn healthy ways to manage stress, navigate friendships, and find confidence in who they are becoming.
Sessions will be held in person for 8 weeks.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com with any questions.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
The Adolescent Social Skills Group utilizes the PEERS curriculum to help teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn and implement various social skills. This group covers a wide variety of topics such as making and maintaining friendships, reading social cues, and navigating interpersonal relationships. Members will learn these topics through participating in group discussions and activities.
Sessions will be held in person for 8 weeks.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com
with any questions.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
The first half of this group will focus on emotional and social learning. Group members will learn how to handle overwhelming feelings, develop a positive self-image, and learn the social and emotional skills needed to increase empathy, compassion, and kindness. Group members will learn various techniques and coping strategies to help in regulating big emotions. The second half of the group focuses on life skills, including learning how to develop self-control, a positive outlook, perseverance, and creative problem-solving skills for everyday tasks.
Sessions will be held in person for 8 weeks.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com with any questions.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
Please use the QR code or
link below to register.
The Board with Anxiety Group will provide an opportunity for teens to work through social anxiety and meet new people by playing board games. Each week, group members will have access to a variety of board games or have the option to bring their own.
Sessions will be held in person and run continuously.
Contact Brianna at bparisi@freedomfirstpsych.com
with any questions.
