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, the Tigers will strengthen social skills by taking turns, sharing, using kind words, and collaborating with peers in structured and playful activities. They will enhance emotional awareness and expression, including 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
With guidance from group leaders, participants will practice foundational social skills such as taking turns, sharing, and engaging in simple play routines that encourage positive peer interactions. They will explore emotions and feelings through play, pictures, and modeling, and strengthen communication to connect with peers and express needs.
Moths
- Boys Ages 14-17
- Boys
- Tuesdays 3:30-4:15
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, the Moths 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, the Leopards 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 own feelings while 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
Enhance interpersonal skills by connecting with others, practicing social communication, and building confidence in a supportive and fun environment. With guidance from group leaders, participants will practice teamwork and friendship skills and learn to understand and manage feelings.
GenZ
- Ages 18-30
- All genders
- Tuesdays 4:15-5:00
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
Adults connect, practice social communication, and build confidence in a supportive and fun environment. With guidance from group leaders, participants build confidence in conversations, friendships, and group activities, and strengthen coping skills and independence by managing stress, solving everyday problems, and adjusting to new situations.
Flamingos
- Ages 11-13
- Girls
- Wednesdays 4:15-5:00
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
With guidance from group leaders, participants practice asking and answering questions with peers, staying on topic, and using descriptive language to share thoughts and feelings. They build problem-solving skills, handle changes calmly, and learn routines to feel more confident in daily life.
Emus
- Ages 11-13
- Boys
- Thursdays 4:15-5:00
- 5960 Getwell Road, St 212-D
Enhance interpersonal skills by connecting, practicing conversations, and building confidence in a supportive and fun environment. With guidance from group leaders, participants practice turn-taking and strong listening skills to build friendships, and learn to wait calmly, handle frustrations, and adjust to changes while finding 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 and supportive ways. They will also learn coping tools, problem-solving skills, and strategies to handle daily challenges with confidence.