Therapy Groups
Structured group work has been a successful approach for many of our patients who are seeking mental health support. Attendees receive evidence-based information from our counselors on topics such as parenting, anxiety, depression, and strategies to support their well-being. If you are interested in one of our groups, please call the front desk, (802) 879-6556.
To participate in one of our therapy groups, children must be patients at Essex Pediatrics.
1. Family Game Night
Engage in non-competitive games as a family unit and build connection together!
Four opportunities for engagement based on age group of children. Option to sign up for single session or multiple.
2. Kids Coping Skills Group!
Learn coping strategies to help ease worries and calm your brain/body! Ages 10-12 (with flexibility)
Four week series starting April 7th!
3. Craft Group
Engage in therapeutic art activities and connect with others. For children ages 10-13.
Caregiver Support Network: For Caregivers of Children with Autism or Developmental Delays
Join us as we connect you with other caregivers with similar experiences to yours. Share your challenges, successes and gain support.
To register, please contact Carter at 802-735-4136.
Caregiver Support Network: For Caregivers of Children with Persistent Mental Health Challenges
Connect with other caregivers with similar experiences to you. Caregivers who are raising a child with a mental health challenge can come together to validate each other’s experiences, share advice and connect. Caregivers who participate have children with different levels of mental health challenges, but some examples include children that have needed a higher level of care, have a large treatment team or have persistent mental health challenges.
“Supporting my child in the mental health system can feel so isolating, it is nice to connect with other caregivers who get it”.
This group is facilitated by Marley Powden, LICSW and Shannon Porter, our mental health coordinator.
Caregiver Support Network: For Mothers of Newborns
Enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack while connecting with other mothers with similar experiences. This group is open to mothers of babies under seven months old. To register for either group, or receive additional details, please contact our family home support provider Katie at 802-383-8540.
- Thursdays at 9:30 am facilitated by Katie Novogroski, RN.
- Fridays at 9:30 am facilitated by Stephanie Roberts, LICSW.
Parenting The Strong-Willed Child
Starting March 5th, join us for a 5 week series to learn about parenting challenging behaviors through positive attention!
Swift Connections
A 3 part series for ages 12-14 to explore their emotions through music and build connections through self-awareness and self-confidence.