Support Groups
There are currently no support groups being offered at Children’s Health Care. However, if there is interest from families in doing so please contact Barbara Kneeland at 978-388-7250.
SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR GIRLS AGES 11-14
By joining their peers in activities and conversation, participants will learn how to….
- make and keep friends
- read facial expressions and body language
- take another’s perspective
- problem-solve, compromise, and resolve conflict
- implement bully-proofing strategies
The group will run for 8 weeks on Tuesdays from 5:00-6:15 with 2 co-therapists. The model is psycho-educational with a focus on skill development, including a 15 minute parent information session at the end of each group. The fee is $320.00 which includes a pre-screening, 8 sessions, and a post meeting with parents. All sessions are held at 8 Harris Street, Newburyport. Please contact 978-499-9940
Laura Goldberg, PhD
Margaret Speck, LICSW
New England Dyslexia Solutions of Newburyport, MA has started up a new support group specifically for parents of children with dyslexia and learning disabilities. Karen LoGiudice, an Amesbury resident, is seeking local parents who are interested in meeting others who are in similar situations – to share stories, vent frustrations, and better understand the learning challenges and styles of their kids.
Held on the FIRST MONDAY of every month, this informal and friendly group will provide support and insights for families who are struggling with learning disabilities. Coffee and cookies will be available!
Please join Karen from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm on Monday, May 5th – RSVP directly to Karen LoGiudice at 978-337-7753 or via email at karen@ne-dyslexia.com. For more information, please visit www.ne-dyslexia.com/calendar.html. This support group is free of charge and will be held at the New England Dyslexia Solutions’ office (25 State Street, Suite 203, Newburyport, MA 01950). If you know someone that might be interested, please forward this along to them!
Asperger’s Support Group for 20-30 year olds
For information call Pat Hurzeler at 978-465-0697 ext. #2
Autism support group held at Newburyport Library 6:30-8:30PM every Thursday. Call 978-777-9135 for more information.
Baskets Support Group – inflexible and explosive child? Contact Beth at beth@explosivekids.org
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