Social Skills Groups
Structured group opportunities that help children, teens, and adults build connection, confidence, and the social tools to thrive with peers. Groups are small, age-matched, and led by Dr. Irby and Dr. Bradley using evidence-based, manualized curricula.
About this service
Connection is one of the most powerful things we can nurture. In small, supportive groups, children and teens practice the social tools that help them feel confident and capable with peers — in a setting where showing up and trying is the whole point.
Groups are supervised by Dr. Irby and Dr. Bradley, with each group's curriculum drawn from a variety of evidence-based manualized treatments: the Little Spot Book series, Becca Epps series, AIM Explorers, the DBT Skills Workbook for Teens, and ACT/AIM lessons. Groups take breaks aligned with major holidays and school breaks.
Small groups, real-world practice, and a safe place to grow together.
What we help with
What to expect
- Small, age- and skill-matched cohorts serving children as young as 3 through adulthood
- Curricula drawn from evidence-based, manualized programs supervised by Dr. Irby and Dr. Bradley
- Groups follow major holiday and school-break schedules
Our cohorts
Current groups, updated automatically from our program materials.
Tigers
- Ages 5-8
- All genders
- Mondays 3:30-4:15
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, children will strengthen social skills such as taking turns, sharing, using kind words, and collaborating with peers through structured, playful activities. They will also build emotional awareness and expression by recognizing feelings in themselves and others through facial expressions, tone, and body language.
Polar Bears
- Ages 3-6
- All genders
- Wednesdays 3:30-4:15
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
Enhance your interpersonal skills by joining Irby Psych’s Social Groups, where kids can connect, practice social communication, and build confidence in a supportive and fun environment. With guidance from group leaders, the Polar Bears will practice foundational social skills—taking turns, sharing, and engaging in simple play routines that encourage positive peer interactions; explore emotions and feelings through play, pictures, and modeling, including recognizing facial expressions and other nonverbal cues; and strengthen communication—whether with words, gestures, or other supports—to connect with peers and express needs.
Moths
- 14-17
- Boys
- Tuesdays 3:30-4:15
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, participants will build friendships by working on turn-taking, asking questions, and engaging in group activities. They will practice handling big feelings, adjusting to changes, and finding solutions when things don’t go as planned.
Leopards
- Ages 9-11
- All genders
- Mondays 2:45-3:30
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, participants will build social skills by cooperating with peers, resolving conflicts, and using kind, respectful communication in group activities. They will also develop emotional awareness by recognizing and expressing their feelings and understanding others’ emotions through verbal and nonverbal cues.
Jaguars
- Ages 8-11
- All genders
- Thursdays 3:30-4:15
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, participants will practice teamwork and friendship skills through games and group activities. They will also learn to understand and manage feelings, recognize how friends are feeling, show empathy, and handle tricky emotions in a positive way.
GenZ
- Ages 18-30
- All genders
- Tuesdays 4:15-5:00
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
Adults connect and practice social communication in a supportive, fun environment. With guidance from group leaders, participants build confidence in conversations, friendships, and group activities while strengthening coping skills and independence.
Flamingos
- Ages 11-13
- Girls
- Wednesdays 4:15-5:00
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
Enhance your interpersonal skills by joining Irby Psych’s Social Groups, where preteens can connect, practice having conversations, and build confidence in a supportive and fun environment. With guidance from group leaders, the Flamingos will practice asking and answering questions with peers, staying on topic, and using descriptive language to share thoughts and feelings; build problem-solving skills, handle changes calmly, and learn routines to feel more confident in daily life.
Emus
- Boys Ages 11-13
- Boys
- Thursdays 4:15-5:00
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, the Emus will practice turn-taking and strong listening skills to build friendships. They will learn to wait calmly, handle frustrations, adjust to changes, and find positive solutions.
Butterflies
- Ages 14-17
- All genders
- Mondays 4:15–5:00
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, participants will practice making friends, joining conversations, and sharing ideas in fun, supportive ways. They will also learn coping tools, problem-solving skills, and strategies to handle daily challenges with confidence.