148 Worcester St, West Boylston MA 01583
P: 508-835-1735
F: 508-835-1736

Wednesdays 7:00-7:50 PM This group is for high school students who primarily struggle with anxiety and/or depression. Both CBT and DBT skills are infused into group while discussing: self-advocacy, self-care, emotional management, and interpersonal/relational skills. Group goals will include: development of both prevention and intervention emotional management skills, anxiety and depression education, setting short term, personal and attainable goals and support from other teenagers.

Thursdays 6-7PM 5-7th grade girls will identify various obstacles to maintaining positive self-esteem. Group members will explore the impact of social media, media, and bullying on self-esteem and work together to identify ways to build up their individual self-esteem. It will be a supportive and safe space to discuss the challenges of middle school focusing on the significant changes that happen in our bodies and our peer relationships during this time.

Wednesdays 6:00-6:50 PM For HS students who present with High Functioning Autism or Social Pragmatic Challenges who find it difficult navigating the social complexities of HS. Group will focus on social and pragmatic skills training including: self-awareness, understanding and looking for non-verbal social cues, self-advocacy and emotional management. These skills will be developed through the lens of: working effectively in group projects, texting, low structured environments, relationships, et