Check out our upcoming groups & workshops here at Milestones!
CBT for Anxiety 101: a Skill Building Course
This is an in-person support group open for kids ages 6 to 7 with a parent component, facilitated by Addie Zebrowki, LMSW
CBT for Anxiety 101 is a two day skills-based course for children with mild to moderate anxiety. The goals of the group will be to provide age-appropriate introductory psychoeducation to help children understand their worries, and teach coping strategies for use in times where anxiety is triggered. Children will be provided with opportunities to practice their newly learned coping strategies in different situations and environments. The group will be highly play-based and positive social skills will be reinforced throughout.
Goals:
Provide children with age-appropriate introductory psychoeducation and teach and practice foundational coping strategies
Facilitate pro-social peer engagement for children
Provide parents with an understanding of presentations of childhood anxiety and tools to support kids through tricky moments
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
Teen Anxiety Support Group
This is a virtual support group open for kids ages 15 to 18 facilitated by Raquel Meade, PsyD
This two day course will provide teens with a better understanding of anxiety and how to manage it. This group is recommended for teens struggling to manage recurring worries and stress about everyday situations. It will be beneficial for teens who are having difficulty managing these worries, and are feeling on edge or overwhelmed. Parents may have noticed increased irritability, changes in sleep, difficulty concentrating, or avoidance of new or difficult situations.
Goals:
Gain a better understanding of anxiety, our body's internal alarm system
Develop coping strategies to better manage anxiety