Youth Summer Therapy Groups Overview
At Seeking Solace LLC, our youth summer therapy groups provide a supportive environment designed to address various challenges, including anxiety, depression, and social challenges, while fostering connection and understanding among participants. Engaging in group therapy not only offers valuable insights but also cultivates a sense of community, making the journey toward healing more enriching and effective.
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Summer Therapy Group Offerings
Empowerment and Healing for Teen Girls
Empowerment & Healing is a supportive, strength-based therapy group designed specifically for teens who identify as female and who are navigating the struggles of depression, social/emotional challenges of being a teen, and/or self-harm. Rooted in the principles of positive psychology, this group aims to help participants build resilience, embrace their inner strengths, and develop practical tools to foster emotional well-being.
Through a unique blend of therapeutic techniques and positive psychology practices, this group provides a safe, confidential space for teens to connect, heal, and grow together. By focusing on strengths, gratitude, mindfulness, and optimism, girls will gain the skills to cope more effectively with life's challenges and build a more hopeful future. There will be a group offered for both Middle School and High School students.
Social Skills & Connection: A Group for Neurodivergent Students in Grades 3-5
Social Skills & Connection is a supportive group designed for neurodivergent students in grades 3-5 who face challenges with social interactions. This group focuses on building social flexibility, social awareness, and social skills through fun, interactive activities and structured guidance. By engaging in group discussions, role-playing exercises, and peer interactions, students will learn to navigate social situations with greater confidence and ease.
The group aims to help students better understand social cues, improve communication, and develop strategies to build meaningful relationships with peers. Students must be open to participating in a group setting and engaging with others in a safe and supportive environment.
Coping Cat for Anxiety
The Anxiety "Coping Cat" group is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral treatment specifically designed for children with mild to moderate levels of anxiety. Treatment includes education, coping skills training, and gradual exposure to anxiety inducing scenarios, as well as homework assignments. During group, participants will learn to recognize and analyze anxious feelings and develop strategies to cope with anxiety-provoking situations.
Social Skills & Connection: For students in grades 1st and 2nd
Social Skills & Connection is a supportive group designed for students in 1st and 2nd grade who face challenges with social interactions. This group focuses on building foundational social skills, including sharing, following rules, understanding other's perspectives, etc. Students will participate in fun, interactive activities with structured guidance. Students must be open to participating in a group setting and engaging with others in a safe and supportive environment.
Coping with Family Changes
This group is for elementary aged children that is designed to support them through significant life changes, such as divorce, deployment, or other transitions. The group provides a safe, supportive environment where children can share their experiences and learn coping strategies. It focuses on emotional healing, improving communication, and fostering resilience, helping children adjust to new family dynamics and build stronger connections during challenging times.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register for a summer therapy group?
To register for one of our summer therapy groups or to find out more information, simply complete the contact form at the top of the page. You can choose your preferred group and fill out the necessary information. You will be contacted within a week to set up a brief phone consultation where you will be able to ask additional questions and decide if the group would be a good fit for your child.
What are the costs?
This summer, we offer a variety of therapy groups tailored to different needs. To participate, the cost of the group is $450 total. The cost includes all materials that will be needed, an intake prior to group beginning, 7 group therapy sessions, and a parent session at the conclusion of group if appropriate.
Each group is led by a qualified therapist and a school counselor. A $100 nonrefundable deposit is required to guarantee your spot. Groups rely on consistency of participants showing up so the remaining payment will be due two weeks prior to group beginning.
If your child has to miss a group, the cost remains the same. We recognize the commitment both time and monetarily, but it is important for them to participate each week for themselves and for the others in the group.
What is the duration and frequency of the sessions?
Our summer therapy groups will run for seven weeks, with sessions held once a week. Each session lasts approximately 55 minutes, allowing ample time for discussion, activities, and support among participants. Groups will be held on Wednesdays from June 18th-July 30th and times are TBD.
Can I join a group if I have never participated in therapy before?
Meet Our Skilled Therapists
Shayna Sargent, LCSW
For over ten years, I worked as a school social worker and provided counseling support to children who were suffering from social, emotional, and behavioral challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, and bullying. In addition, I lead an academy course for teachers and staff in Fairfax County that was focused on the impact of trauma on children and how to best support them. I have been trained in some play based therapies and enjoy applying those techniques in session as well. I am a big kid at heart and love incorporating fun and joy into therapy through various play based and expressive arts therapy.
Alexis Pozinsky, Masters in School Counseling
With six years of experience as a school counselor in Fairfax County Public Schools, I've had the privilege of supporting children and teens navigating a wide range of social, emotional, and academic challenges. My areas of specialization include neurodiversity, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. I believe in a holistic and compassionate approach, tailored to each individual's unique needs. As a parent of a teenage daughter, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to my work. When I'm not supporting students, you can find me immersed in a good book or thrifting with my daughter.
