Check Out Our Current Group Counseling Opportunities!

Building Resilience Through Group Work

At Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center, group counseling is more than just gathering people together — it’s about coming into a supportive community where you can learn resilience skills, take greater control of your thoughts and responses, and connect with others on a similar journey.

The groups are designed for children, teens, and adults, offering opportunities to develop peer connections, learn social & emotional skills, and operate in a more interactive, engaging format rather than one-on-one only.

Some of the key skills participants may build include:

• Recognizing how thoughts matter and developing more control over them.

• Transforming negative self-talk.

• Enhancing problem-solving and goal-setting.

• Developing character strengths, growth mindset, confidence and self‐esteem.

• Adapting and overcoming rather than simply accepting defeating thoughts.

• Forming connections in a supportive therapeutic setting.

Current Group Offerings

Here is a snapshot of the groups currently being offered (though note: groups begin and end on an ongoing basis — you’ll want to contact our practice for availability and to determine the best fit).

• Neurodivergent Middle School & Young Teens Social Skills
  A group geared toward middle school and early teen youth who may experience challenges with socialization, peer interaction, or are neurodivergent.

• Unique Minds (Parents of children who are on the spectrum)
  A parent-oriented group for caregivers of children on the autism spectrum or with developmental differences — a space for support, shared learning and strategies.

• The Mature(ish) Mens Group
  A men’s group, focused on mature men (or those who identify with that stage) coming together for connection and growth.

• Navigating Black Womanhood Group
  A space created for Black women—to explore themes of identity, resilience, community, and wellbeing.

• Healthy Communication Group (for couples and individuals)
  A communication skills group suitable for individuals or couples who want to strengthen how they relate, express, listen and connect.

• Thrive Within (DBT skills group)
  A skills-based group rooted in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for those wanting to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, etc.

• Middle School Girls Group
  A peer-group for young adolescent girls navigating social, emotional and developmental transitions.

• Strong Circles (Middle School Boys Social Skills Group)
  Specifically for middle school boys, focusing on social skills, peer connection and navigating early adolescence.

• Mighty Minds (Elementary School Boys Social Skills Group)
  Tailored to younger boys in elementary school, with a focus on building foundational social skills, confidence and peer interactions.

• Strong Roots Safe Hearts
  While the description is brief in the listing, this likely refers to a group oriented around building strong emotional roots, safe peer hearts and social-emotional foundations.

• Bloom: Teen Empowerment Group for Black Girls
  An empowerment group designed for teen Black girls — fostering identity, self-esteem, community, leadership and resilience.

• Life Beyond Divorce
  A support group for adults navigating divorce, separation or major relationship transitions — rebuilding life, identity, and emotional wellbeing.

• The Daily Shift: Young Adults Communication Skills Group
  A group for young adults focused on communication, relationships, life transitions and connection in early adulthood.

How to Join and What to Expect

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect if you’re considering joining one of these groups:

Intake / Matching

Before joining, you’ll need to contact Resilience Counseling & Social Skills Center for an intake evaluation. During this initial session, the team assesses your (or your child’s) needs and helps match you to the group that will be the best fit.

Weekly Format

Most Groups meet weekly for approximately 53–55 minutes.

Insurance / Coverage

Some of the groups may be covered by insurance (depending on your plan). It’s wise to check with your provider.

For Children & Teens

If a child or teen joins a group, ongoing parent meetings are required throughout the treatment process. This is to reinforce skills, monitor progress and identify any remaining concerns.

Why Consider a Group?

• You get the benefit of peer support — connecting with others facing similar challenges, which can reduce isolation.

• The group format builds social skills, especially for kids, teens or adults who struggle with connection, communication, or feel socially anxious. The site specifically notes that social skills groups can help children, teens and adults with poor socialization skills, ADHD, Autism and other developmental concerns.

• You learn practical resilience skills (thought management, problem solving, mindset change) in a therapeutic yet interactive format, rather than only one-on-one therapy.

• There’s a cost-effectiveness and communal aspect to groups — you’re not alone in the process.