We are excited to announce our current group therapy options.
Details about these offerings can be found below:

Social Confidence Group
(school age-preteen)

• Our Social Confidence Group is a supportive, skills-based therapy group designed for school age kids to preteens who may struggle with friendships, shyness, anxiety in social situations, or navigating peer dynamics. This group provides a safe and structured space where kids can build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and practice healthy friendship behaviors with guidance and support.

• Separate groups are offered for girls and boys. Group will be weekly (8 sessions) and in person after school at our Skaneateles and Manlius offices. Enrollment is currently open for our next group with timing based on interest.
  

  What We Focus On:

  • Building self-confidence and positive self-talk

  • Starting and maintaining conversations

  • Joining in and navigating group dynamics

  • Managing big feelings (frustration, embarrassment, jealousy)

  • Handling conflict and using respectful communication

  • Understanding healthy friendships and boundaries

  • Developing problem-solving and coping skills

  Sessions are interactive and engaging, incorporating games, role-plays, creative activities, and guided discussion to help participants practice new skills in real time. The group environment allows participants to learn from one another while building meaningful peer connections.
  

  Who Might Benefit:

  • Kids who are shy or socially anxious

  • Kids who struggle with friendship conflicts

  • Kids who have difficulty reading social cues

  • Kids who experience low self-confidence in peer settings

  • Kids who want to feel more comfortable being themselves

  Our goal is to help each participant leave the group feeling more confident, capable, and equipped with practical tools they can use at school, at home, and in their friendships.

If you have questions or would like to inquire about more information on our group offerings, please reach out to us at (315) 217-6888 extension 1 or send an email to support@skanpsych.com.