6-9 year olds therapeutic lego group to help children through life changes like separation/divorce, grief and loss, and military deployments.

For ages 10-12 – learn social skills, discuss healthy friendships and engage with peers!

Series teaching strategies for healthy communication between families.

March 25th through May 13th (skipping April 22nd)

For caregivers of children ages 2-5.

Learn parenting strategies to help your child with social and emotional regulation, managing big behaviors and understanding developmental milestones.

Join this four week group to learn how trauma impacts child and adolescent development, how to support your children during difficult times, and how to find creative ways to care for yourself.

Learn how to manage and address big feelings such as sadness or worries!

Ages 8-10

Starting March 18 through April 15th co-occurring with Breaking Free of Childhood Anxiety/OCD: Parenting Series

Starting March 4th, join us for a yoga group to build mindfulness, body awareness and emotion regulation.

Ages 13-17. Mats included. No experience needed.

March 18th through April 15th:

Learn parenting strategies to support your child with their anxiety or OCD. Connect with other parents going through similar experiences. Develop insight into how anxiety might show up and how best to manage accommodations.

Connect with other caregivers parenting a child with type 1 diabetes on our online forum or quarterly meetings here at Essex Pediatrics.

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.

Caring for Children with Complex Needs is a discussion-based support group for caregivers of children with ongoing mental health needs, trauma histories, or challenging behaviors. This group offers a supportive space to connect with other caregivers who are navigating similar challenges and share practical strategies. The group is held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 4:30–6:00 PM.  Each session is primarily discussion-based, with space to share experiences, ask questions, and offer mutual support.

This group is facilitated by Marley Powden, LICSW and Shannon Porter, MS.

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 Stephanie at 802-355-7616.