Teen Workshops
Relationships Group for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder
For: Adolescents (12-17 years old) on the Autism Spectrum who are struggling to develop and/or maintain healthy relationships and want to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their peer relationships and overall social skills.
Where: Child and Family Agency, 190 Westbrook Rd. Essex CT. 06426
With: Caitlin Nuhn, MA
When: 8 week series June 6th-August 1st – Wednesday evenings 7:00PM-7:45PM
We will learn: Communication skills, social skills, setting and holding boundaries, conflict resolution, effectively navigating social situations
Additional information: One does not need to be a client at Child and Family Agency to participate in the group.
Call to register: 860-767-0147
Questions? Call at 860-767-0147 Ext. 1308 or email nuhnc@childandfamilyagency.org
DBT Skills Group
For: Adolescents (12-17 years old) who are struggling to manage big feelings in a healthy way and who want to feel a sense of balance and control in their lives
Where: Child and Family Agency, 190 Westbrook Rd. Essex CT. 06426
With: Michele Longobardi, MA
When: 10 week series May 24th- August 2nd Thursday evenings 7:00PM-7:45PM
We will learn: Coping, mindfulness (self-awareness), and communication skills plus ways to find “middle ground” and emotional balance
Additional information: One does not need to be a client at Child and Family Agency to participate in the group.
If interested, come in for a walk-in intake on either 5/15/18 or 5/22/18 between 11:00AM-2:00PM, or 5/16/18 or 5/23/18 between 9:00 AM-12:00PM
Questions directed to Sarah Layton at 860-767-0147 or laytons@childandfamilyagency.org