Summer 2026 Groups
Project Connect
Ages 8-12 (Co-Ed)
During this series, your child will work on skills to initiate spontaneous interactions with peers, facilitate social communication, and encourage reciprocity. The goal is for your child to have fun while practicing these new skills. After each session, a brief meeting will be held to provide parents or caregivers with information regarding the material taught that day.
Facilitator: Dr. Jennifer Stafiej, Psy.D.
Thursdays, 5:00-6:00pm, Weekly, Starting Sept 17th – Nov 5th
Registration Deadline: September 4th
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Project Connect: Teen
Ages 12-15 (Co-Ed)
During this series, your child will work on skills to initiate spontaneous interactions with peers, facilitate social communication, and encourage reciprocity. The goal is for your child to have fun while practicing these new skills. After each session, a brief meeting will be held to provide parents or caregivers with information regarding the material taught that day.
Facilitators: Jasmine Chamberlain, B.A., Sophia Grippo, B.A., Psychology Externs
Tuesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, Weekly, Starting Sept 15th – Nov 3rd
Registration Deadline: September 4th
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Courage Circle
Ages 12-16 (Girls)
Courage Circle is a 6-week therapy group for adolescents ages 12–15 who experience anxiety, worry, or stress. This supportive and skills-based group helps teens better understand anxiety, build coping tools, improve confidence, and connect with peers in a safe and encouraging environment.
Location: Woodridge Office
Facilitator: Dr. Stafiej
Thursdays, Weekly, Starting Sept 17th – Nov 19th
Registration Deadline: 1 week before group begins
- Girls: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Boys: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
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Pizza with Peers
Ages 13-16 (Co-Ed)
During this series, your tween or teen will work on various skills designed to improve their ability to initiate spontaneous interactions with peers, facilitate social communication, and encourage reciprocity. The goal is for your child to have fun while practicing these new skills. After each session, a brief meeting will be held to provide parents or caregivers with information regarding the material taught that day.
Location: Woodridge Office
Facilitator: Dr. Stafiej
Fridays 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Every last Friday of the month, starting June 26 – Oct 30th
Registration Deadline: 1 week before group begins
