Family-Based Group Treatment

Family-based Group Treatment for Children with ADHD and Their Parents

The ADHD Group Treatment Program consists of weekly groups for parents and children. Parents meet in a group to collaborate with one another and enhance parenting skills.  Children meet with their peers to learn the tools and skills necessary to improve their social skills and their well-being.  Families are brought together for the last portion of the group to work on a task or review key concepts.

Parent Group

• Increases parental knowledge concerning ADHD and other disorders
• Increases compliant behavior and decreases defiant behavior by your child
• Promotes empathic, effective methods of discipline
• Improves communication between you and your child
• Helps parents to help children navigate social situations
• Enhances collaboration skills with teachers and the educational system
• Provides a group setting where parents can receive support from peers

Children’s Group

• Increases child’s awareness of and sensitivity to his/her impact upon peers   
• Improves social skills within a group format
• Provides training in anger management, conflict resolution and problem-solving        
• Helps children learn skills to cope when feeling anxious, sad or frustrated.
• Provides a fun atmosphere where children can enjoy being with peers who can relate to them