Recent posts
Joining a Social Skills Group
Perhaps the most frequent call or e-mail I receive is to inquire about joining one of the Social Skills groups I lead. So, the following is a description of the groups and of the procedures for joining.
I lead three groups – one for 5th and 6th graders, one for 7th and 8th graders, and [...]
Radio: autism and social skills
Last month I was a guest speaker at Breathing Underwater radio show at WCOM. We talked mostly about autism and social skills groups that I lead. You can hear the podcast of the show:
WCOM is a community radio station with a studio in downtown Carrboro, North Carolina, broadcasting [...]
Helping Kids Deal with Grief through Digital Storytelling
Kids document their story from before, during and after a loss to understand, express and grieve. They do this by creating videos that include photos, mementos, original art, voiceovers and favorite music. They will use the seven step digital storytelling process to create an unforgettable documentary.
Participants will need their own laptop [...]
Digital Studio
For teens who would like a small group social environment with an opportunity to express themselves creatively.
There is a new and innovative way to help your child express feelings and learn about themselves in a safe group of 6 members. Digital Art Therapy uses computer graphic software, [...]
Support for Parents of Depressed Teens
Join other parents for this one time session to share experiences, offer hope and express yourself through an easy art exercise. No talent is needed and you don’t have to be able to draw. Come and let yourself receive support and encouragement during this difficult time.
Sunday, August 22, 2 PM-3:30PM
Mendel Psychological [...]
Support for Parents of Kids on the Spectrum
Join other parents with kids on the spectrum to explore feelings of joy and complexity, excitement and exhaustion. You’ll be choosing images and combining them in such a way to learn about yourself and your child. You’ll be sharing your experiences and insights with others and you will be receiving encouragement from the group.
This 1.5 hour session centers around sharing with other parents the positive and challenging things that you deal with on a day to day basis while parenting a teen. You’ll find support in the midst of the group and have a safe place to share. During the session we will as a group do [...] As an art therapist, I see kids use their digital skills and talents to work through feelings of discouragement and grief they experience due to their parent’s separation or divorce. Using the computer, digital camera, video camera and iPad, they choose and create images to express feelings that have long been unsaid. By making music [...] Family members taking care of special need child need tender loving care too. Thus, Ginger Poole is forming several support groups to address this need: Support group for moms with kids on the Spectrum Support group for brothers or sisters of a special needs child
We hope that you can join us. Parents of Teens Support Group
Coping with Divorce and Separation in a digital world
New Support Groups
