NOTICE: * Play Wellness values taking the necessary precautions regarding health and safety during this pandemic. Thus, all of our support groups are now available only in the telemental health (online format; no in-office appointments) by our staff who are trained to provide quality telemental health services. Thank you for your flexibility , understanding, and patience during this time.* (Updated: 3/15/2020)
PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR AUTISM
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This support group is essential for all parents who navigate the joys and challenges of raising a child, teen, or adult diagnosed with Autism. Parents will have the opportunity to connect with other parents and share their experiences in a non-judgement, caring environment. This group meets every 3rd Thursday night, is $5 per group, and is led by Adrienne Achille, MA, APC, NCC.
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BLACK PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
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This support group connects Black/African American parents and caregivers. Parents have the opportunity to enhance their social and mental wellness by receiving nurturance, practicing self-care/stress management, and re-energizing themselves for healthy parenting. This group meets every 4th Thursday night, is $25 per group, and is led by Yolanda Fountain, PhD, LPC, RPT-S, ACS, NCC
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CHILD PARENT RELATIONSHIP TRAINING
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Join us to learn essential skills that every guardian needs to know in order to raise healthy and functioning adults. If you are the caregiver of a child between the ages of 2-9 years old, this training is for you! In addition to experiencing support from other parents, over the course of 10 weeks, you will receive didactic instruction, participate in role plays, and receive supervision while implementing the skills learned with your child(ren). It is time to say "good bye" to parenting stress and "hello" to a better parent-child relationship, an enhanced understanding of your child's emotional needs, better strategies to teach your child self-regulation and responsibility taking, and the fostering of your child's self-esteem and creativity. Payment is for the entire 10 weeks and includes the manual and childcare for 1-2 children (if needed). This training is led by Adrienne Achille, MA, APC, NCC.
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PREGNANCY AND CHILD LOSS EXPRESSIVE ARTS GROUP
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There can be an unspeakable amount of grief, stress, anger, isolation, hopelessness, or other emotions that occur after the loss of a child. Whether a pregnancy loss or newborn/child death, the pain sucks. Play Wellness has partnered with the TEARS Foundation to offer an support group for parents who have experienced this tragedy. The group utilizes expressive activities so that participants can share their needs and receive support without pressure to talk. Please note that the support group does not offer clinical counseling, which can be offered separately along with resources and referrals. We are breaking the societal silence about this issue to care for your heart and minimizing isolation via a supportive community. This group is free and led by Yolanda Fountain, PhD, LPC, RPT-S, ACS, NCC
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT
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Play Wellness provides caregiver consultation services to parents, childcare providers, and teachers online, in-office, or on-site. We assist caregivers with developing the skills and interventions to effectively help children manage emotional and behavioral difficulties. Your role is significant but can be taxing. Allow Play Wellness to help you enhance your greatness! We provide support for the following:
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GROUP THERAPY
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Group therapy allows mental health support for multiple individuals who share a common need. Play Wellness offers groups for children and adults. Assessment sessions are required prior to joining therapy groups. For interest/registration or to suggest a group, please contact the office.
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