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Adventure Therapy Groups
Adventure Works offers a unique opportunity to youth in DeKalb County to engage in group services to meet the social-emotional and behavioral needs in the outdoors. Groups are facilitated by mental health staff with specific training in facilitating outdoor experiences, and offer the opportunity for individuals to receive support and feedback from their peers.
Costs per participant are based on a sliding scale. All youth in DeKalb County are welcome, regardless of ability to pay.
Limited availability, click below or give us a call to start the registration process!
Growth Group
For youth ages 14 - 18
Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Adventure Works
Facilitated by Izaiah
This group program is continuous with no defined start or end date. Group will break for holidays throughout the year. Participants will create (a) goal(s) when they begin the group service to work on and strive for each week. Once they've met their goal(s), they are able to "graduate" the group program, or, create new goals and continue! This program format allows for youth to receive regular and consistent mental health support for their needs.
This group focuses on building social relationships, self-esteem, and emotional regulation skills through collaboration and exploration in the outdoors.
Cost assessed by sliding scale for residents of DeKalb County.
Elementary Group
For youth ages 8 - 10
Saturdays from 9:00am - 10:30am
Start date = November 9th, 2024
Location: Adventure Works
Facilitated by Cris and Yanfei
This group program is continuous with no defined start or end date. Group will break for holidays throughout the year. Participants will create (a) goal(s) when they begin the group service to work on and strive for each week. Once they've met their goal(s), they are able to "graduate" the group program, or, create new goals and continue! This program format allows for youth to receive regular and consistent mental health support for their needs.
This group focuses on growing skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, resilience, communication, collaboration, and self-confidence through experiential activities facilitated by two mental health professionals in the outdoors.
Cost assessed by sliding scale for residents of DeKalb County.
Space limited.
Parent Support Group
Open to all parents and caregivers of Adventure Works clients
Saturdays from 7:45am - 9:00am
Location: Adventure Works
Facilitated by Izaiah and Brenda
This group experiences offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with other parents, share experiences, and gain valuable insights into child development and parenting strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your parenting experience. Join us in creating a positive, nurturing environment for your family to thrive!
Program benefits and highlights:
● Innovative Parenting Techniques: Explore effective, modern approaches to nurturing
your child's potential.
● Brain Development Insights: Understand the fascinating world of child cognition and
how to support optimal growth.
● Empowerment Tools: Equip yourself with powerful strategies to boost confidence in
both you and your child.
● Communication Mastery: Learn the art of healthy, effective family dialogue.
● Playful Learning Strategies: Discover the joy and effectiveness of learning through
play.
● Supportive Community: Connect with like-minded parents and caregivers.
● Interactive Sessions: Engage in hands-on activities and meaningful discussions.
Cost assessed by sliding scale for residents of DeKalb County.
Space limited.
Interested in Group Services?
Please submit your details below to express interest. A staff member will contact you via email with registration information. Thank you!
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