Check out our upcoming groups & workshops here at Milestones!
Postpartum Mom Support Group
Milestones’s clinician and mom Nikki Kabalkin, DSW LCSW, invites you to join her at Workpayce for a weekly support group for postpartum mothers who have 0-12 week old babies. This group offers a nurturing environment for you to share about your experience as a new mom. Join others to share experiences and seek comfort, inspiration, and guidance through shared stories. The group will cover techniques for managing stress, parenting tips, and methods for embracing self-kindness and self-care.
Science Alliance
Following the success of our “Confidence Crew” group, we are thrilled to announce our Spring support group Science Alliance launching this April, led by Billie Cooper, our clinical extern.
The “Science Alliance'' is a social skills group designed specifically for 8 to 10 year old kiddos who are experiencing social challenges. As a member of the Science Alliance, kids in this group will be exposed to unique opportunities where they will learn how to observe, predict, problem-solve, interpret, respond, and assert themselves in various social settings. Group members will engage in discussions, role-plays, and some cool science experiments targeted towards specific social skills, including asking for help, reading and responding to social cues, flexibility, and emotion management. Snacks, water, and prizes will be provided each week.
Summer Sparklers
We are thrilled to announce our Summer iteration of our 1-day behavioral program for children 3-6 years old this June led by: Alexa Effron, LMSW , Alexandra Lewis, LMSW, and Billie Cooper, our clinical extern.
This program is designed to help young children build critical skills in:
Emotion regulation: understanding and expressing feelings
Building bravery: encouraging new experiences
Impulse control: practicing patience and decision-making
Flexibility: adapting to changes
Distress tolerance: managing big feelings in moments of frustration or distress
Special Focus:
Transitions: supporting children through seasonal changes and shifting routines after winter and going into summer.
Social Skills and Play: encouraging cooperation and group interactions to prepare for the excitement of summer camps, vacations, and new adventures.
Kindergarten: Preparing children to transition to Kindergarten with confidence, understanding their new routines and environments.
All in a small, supportive group environment (no more than 6 children per group), ensuring personalized attention and a safe space for growth. Activities are designed to be both engaging and fun, promoting social interaction and skill development.
KIK: Kids Inspiring Kids
This is a virtual support group open for kids ages 9 to 12 facilitated by Laura Kirmayer, PhD, MSW
The KIK program is rooted in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral skills (CBT). During this stage of development, cognitive skills become much more complex with a notable transition into increased levels of self-awareness and social-emotional awareness. Heightened self-consciousness and worries can be a symptom of this stage of development. These worries can cause distraction and disrupt social-emotional skills.
Goals:
I am not alone: We will place an emphasis on connection and validation between peers
I can learn and grow: We will provide developmentally appropriate psychoeducation on the developing brain and the relationship between cognitions, emotions, and behaviors
I can self care: We will teach CBT skills that can be applied on a daily basis. Each session will end with mindfulness skills and strategies targeting bedtime routines and sleep-hygiene
I can inspire others: Group members will compare notes on what's working and not working as they adjust their skills to match their individual needs
Parent scaffolding: Parents will be provided with a summary session of what has been covered and individualized recommendations on how to continue scaffolding their children through this often exhausting stage of development
