In addition to individual therapy, we offer specialized clinical groups and programs for children and caregivers.

Superflex Social Skills Group

Tuesdays at 5pm

This group allows children to learn how to effectively navigate a complex social world and meet their social goals. Children will learn to harness their “superpowers” of flexibility, self-awareness, executive functions, self-regulation, and more! Participants have the opportunity to:

Learn about social observation, awareness, flexible thinking, perspective-taking, and self-regulation
Become “Social Detectives” to observe their surroundings, read social situations and interpret cues
Explore their social strengths, learn challenges for adapting flexibly to social situations, and manage their challenges to meet social goals
Practice their skills in real social situations with peers

Groups are held in person at our Chatham Township, NJ, office. Registration is open to all families, new or current. New clients will complete a 3-session intake assessment before starting group. We structure the program based on the number of families interested in participating and their ages. Please call or email us at admin@caringcove.com if you would like to learn more about joining!

Child Selective Mutism & Social Anxiety Group

Tuesdays at 6pm

Children with selective mutism (SM) and/or social anxiety experience significant discomfort surrounding social situations. Some individuals may be talkative at home while appearing frozen in public settings, school settings, or with certain others. Our groups focus on navigating SM and social anxiety and improving your child’s comfort speaking in public.

Groups are held in person at our Chatham Township, NJ, office for children to practice skills in a real-life setting with peers. Each week, children will apply skills to specific anxiety-provoking situations, such as asking and responding to questions, taking attendance, reviewing the date & weather, and participating in an activity. Each child’s individual goals will gradually increase in difficulty, working up to a group presentation (e.g., Show & Tell).

Registration is open to all families, new or current. New clients will complete an intake and “fade-in” individual sessions before starting group. We structure the program based on the number of families interested in participating and their ages. Please call or email us at admin@caringcove.com if you are interested in joining!

AIM Explorers – A Social Skills and Emotional Development Group

Thursdays at 4pm

Utilizing social and emotional learning, AIM teaches social and emotional skills and mindfulness in a fun and engaging way for children to practice engaging with others and learn ways to navigate daily struggles. The approach seeks to improve the lives of children with or without disabilities who struggle with social and emotional difficulties. Group is open to children ages 5–10 years old.

Registration is open to all families, new or current. New clients will complete a 3-session intake assessment before starting group. We structure the program based on the number of families interested in participating and their ages. Please call or email us at admin@caringcove.com if you are interested in joining!

Virtual SPACE Parent Group

Tuesdays at 12pm

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. SPACE aims to treat children and adolescents with anxiety disorders and OCD through a parent-focused approach. Parents (and other caregivers) participate in SPACE treatment sessions without their child present.

Anxiety-related problems treated through SPACE:

Separation anxiety
Social anxiety
Generalized anxiety
Specific phobias
Panic disorder
Agoraphobia
Selective Mutism
Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Parents who participate in this group will learn tools to help their child manage anxiety and related problems. Learn more about SPACE here.

Registration is open to all families, new or current. Please call or email us at admin@caringcove.com if you are interested in joining!

Please note that an intake evaluation is not required prior to joining the SPACE group, and invoices can be provided to you with insurance (CPT) codes. However, if we do not complete an evaluation, we are unable to provide a diagnosis for group therapy treatment. Having a diagnosis often makes receiving reimbursement from insurance easier.

Virtual PCIT Parenting Group

Tuesdays at 7pm; Thursdays at 7pm; Thursdays at 8pm

This group guides parents through applying evidence-based techniques to manage disruptive behavior based on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Learn more about PCIT here. In this group, parents will:

Learn developmentally appropriate strategies to use with their children.
Practice these skills to increase cooperation and decrease behavioral difficulties.
Connect with other parents for support.