Mindfulness is the act of maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Research shows strong support for the benefits of mindfulness training for kids, including reductions in anxiety/stress, better management of negative emotions, increased ability to maintain focus and control impulses, and improved social skills. This summer camp will provide an introduction to the benefits of mindfulness and include exposure to a variety of mindfulness exercises and techniques. These exercises will specifically be geared towards increasing children's ability to focus and sustain attention, manage negative emotions (i.e., anger, frustration, anxiety) and improve relationships by engaging in prosocial behaviors.

Ages: 7-9

Date/Time: Every Thursday, June 20 – July 25; 9:30 – 11am (excluding July 4)

Facilitators: Melissa Mignogna, Ph.D. 

Art, drama and music therapy will be used to facilitate participants as they engage in age appropriate, creative group activities designed to develop effective executive and interpersonal skills. Activities will focus on building self-esteem, confidence, social and friendship skills, as well as improving attention and listening skills. Behavior therapy strategies with positive reinforcement will be used to help participants improve their impulse control, emotional regulation, and focus. At the end of each session, the therapist will process with the group about what happened that session and whether goals were achieved and how to implement into their real life.  

Ages: 6-9

Date/Time: Every Monday 

Facilitator: Victoria Garcia, LPC Practicum    

Date/Time: Every Monday 

Facilitator: Ian Thompson, M.S., LPC-Intern

     

Whether you’re currently in therapy or not, group mindfulness is proven to be an effective strategy for reducing stress, being happier and healthier. Participants in this group will begin with an individual consultation to determine their goals. They will work in a group on mediation and breathing techniques, a body scan and learn to incorporate skills gained in everyday life.

Ages: Adults

Date/Time: Every Thursday

Facilitator: Marcia Baker, Ph.D. Psychology Fellow supervised by Dr. Jim Zettel, LCDC, LPC and RYT 

Yoga benefits both your mind and body. It tones your body, improves your focus and makes you feel more confident about yourself. This program will incorporate individual counseling to help you achieve a more balanced life based on your strengths and weaknesses.

Ages: Adults

Date/Time: TBD

Facilitator: Marcia Baker, Ph.D. Psychology Fellow supervised by Dr. Jim Zettel, LCDC, LPC and RYT 

The Strengthening Families Program is a 11-session, evidence-based program that uses interactive activities that teach parenting skills, children's social skills as well as family life skills that are specifically designed to strengthen families and help make them more resilient against substance abuse and mental health related stress. Parents and children actively participate both together and separately during the weekly sessions over an 11-week period. Handouts for parents and for children are provided at every session to help with implementation of learned skills.   

Ages: Families 

Cost: $625/family      

Date/Time: 11-week program, every Tuesday from 7 – 8 pm

Facilitators: Marcia Baker, Ph.D. Psychology Fellow supervised by Dr. Jim Zettel, LCDC, LPC and RYT