Mother & Daughter Circle is an 8-week support group intended to promote a healthy and sustaining bond between mothers & daughters during the transitional years from girlhood to young womanhood. They strengthen their bonds through shared listening, creative expression, and skill building through fun and heart-warmimg activities. "Heart of the Matter" promotes empathy, communication skills, stress reduction, setting limits and honoring boundaries, exploring meanings and messages about female identity, identifying relationship accountability, and experiencing affirmations. Mothers & Daughters (14-18 years old) attend group TOGETHER Thursdays starting 10/10/24 ending 12/5/24. $100 per pair for entire 8-weeks.
Hosted by Counseling & Consulting Services of North Jersey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, CCTP
Group meets in Montville, NJ 07045
Mother & Daughter Circle is an 8-week support group intended to promote a healthy and sustaining bond between mothers & daughters during the transitional years from girlhood to young womanhood. They strengthen their bonds through shared listening, creative expression, and skill building through fun and heart-warmimg activities. "Heart of the Matter" promotes empathy, communication skills, stress reduction, setting limits and honoring boundaries, exploring meanings and messages about female identity, identifying relationship accountability, and experiencing affirmations. Mothers & Daughters (14-18 years old) attend group TOGETHER Thursdays starting 10/10/24 ending 12/5/24. $100 per pair for entire 8-weeks.
Children's Group, Tween, Group, Young Teen Group, Teen Group, LGBTQIA+ Teen Group, Young Adult College Group (Virtual Only), Young Adult Post College Group (Virtual Only)
Hosted by Kim Traina-Nolan
Art Therapist, MA, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC, CCTP
Group meets in Boonton, NJ 07005
Treatment may integrate talk therapy, EMDR & art-based approaches, and skills for emotional regulation and self-expression.
Children's Group, Tween, Group, Young Teen Group, Teen Group, LGBTQIA+ Teen Group, Young Adult College Group (Virtual Only), Young Adult Post College Group (Virtual Only)
This group is designed to allow your child to explore their emotions in a relaxed, fun, and creative environment! Creative therapies are used to enhance your experience and provide a valuable skill set to expand upon. This social and Emotional Development Group will use art, music, and movement therapy to support your child’s social and emotional intelligence. Who: 3rd and 5th-grade children. Group size is designed to be small therefore space is limited! Date: TBD
Hosted by Kim Traina-Nolan
Art Therapist, MA, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC, CCTP
Group meets in Boonton, NJ 07005
Treatment may integrate talk therapy, EMDR & art-based approaches, and skills for emotional regulation and self-expression.
This group is designed to allow your child to explore their emotions in a relaxed, fun, and creative environment! Creative therapies are used to enhance your experience and provide a valuable skill set to expand upon. This social and Emotional Development Group will use art, music, and movement therapy to support your child’s social and emotional intelligence. Who: 3rd and 5th-grade children. Group size is designed to be small therefore space is limited! Date: TBD
Does your Teen ever feel overwhelmed by circumstances, disappointed in relationships, lonely and angry, or not know how to navigate change? This Teen Group is designed to have them feel heard and understood by like-minded peers, get relief from isolation, and develop confidence and independence while being at peace with who they are. Teen Group is designed to address the emotional and complex components of being an Adolescent in a relaxed fun and creative environment. Art Therapy and Group Talk Therapy are used to enhance the experience and provide a valuable skill set to expand upon.
Hosted by Kim Traina-Nolan
Art Therapist, MA, LPAT, LPC, ATR-BC, CCTP
Group meets in Boonton, NJ 07005
Treatment may integrate talk therapy, EMDR & art-based approaches, and skills for emotional regulation and self-expression.
Does your Teen ever feel overwhelmed by circumstances, disappointed in relationships, lonely and angry, or not know how to navigate change? This Teen Group is designed to have them feel heard and understood by like-minded peers, get relief from isolation, and develop confidence and independence while being at peace with who they are. Teen Group is designed to address the emotional and complex components of being an Adolescent in a relaxed fun and creative environment. Art Therapy and Group Talk Therapy are used to enhance the experience and provide a valuable skill set to expand upon.
Online Groups
Social group where kids build confidence, strengthen communication skills, navigate emotions, and develop resilience through meaningful connection and experiences with peers.
Hosted by Sara Danielczyk- StrongHearts Counseling
Counselor, MA, LAC
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Social group where kids build confidence, strengthen communication skills, navigate emotions, and develop resilience through meaningful connection and experiences with peers.
A fun, virtual, play therapy group that utilizes talk, art, drama, and activities during 1-hour sessions. This group helps younger students make friends and master emotional well-being. (Ages 8-11)
Hosted by Drew K Losak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyA, LCSW, ACSW
Group meets in Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
A fun, virtual, play therapy group that utilizes talk, art, drama, and activities during 1-hour sessions. This group helps younger students make friends and master emotional well-being. (Ages 8-11)
Improve your relationship with yourself and gain the ability to be mindful in daily life. Each week focuses on a specific skill, including: breathing exercises, mindfulness-based games, journaling, art, dance, yoga/meditation, journaling. Meets once a week on Wednesday evenings.
Hosted by Gloria Servakh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFT, MSW, LCSW
Group meets in Manalapan, NJ 07726
Improve your relationship with yourself and gain the ability to be mindful in daily life. Each week focuses on a specific skill, including: breathing exercises, mindfulness-based games, journaling, art, dance, yoga/meditation, journaling. Meets once a week on Wednesday evenings.
Creative Arts Therapy Groups (drama, art, movement, play, sand play, creative writing). Teen Dating Awareness - Unhealthy relationships? Are you anxious, silenced or scared? Build confidence, create safety plans, build healthy relationships. Social Skills - 'tweens, & teens Ages, 10-13, 14-18 - Are you shy, anxious, socially uncomfortable? Do you text rather than talk? Gain confidence- solid communication skills. Young Adults - Difficulty Moving Forward? Explore a healthy life-plan that is workable, one step at a time. Adults, Act III - Adults in transition, Midlife Dreamers, Empty Nesters, Job Transitions, Divorced, Widowed, Adults exploring their individuality, making changes, moving forward and exploring the possibilities of your authentic self.
Using drama, art, music, creative writing, clients find inner resilience, strength and clarity.
Creative Arts Therapy Groups (drama, art, movement, play, sand play, creative writing). Teen Dating Awareness - Unhealthy relationships? Are you anxious, silenced or scared? Build confidence, create safety plans, build healthy relationships. Social Skills - 'tweens, & teens Ages, 10-13, 14-18 - Are you shy, anxious, socially uncomfortable? Do you text rather than talk? Gain confidence- solid communication skills. Young Adults - Difficulty Moving Forward? Explore a healthy life-plan that is workable, one step at a time. Adults, Act III - Adults in transition, Midlife Dreamers, Empty Nesters, Job Transitions, Divorced, Widowed, Adults exploring their individuality, making changes, moving forward and exploring the possibilities of your authentic self.
In this group you will engage in various creative experiences designed to help you to connect with your emotions, reduce stress, and gain insight into yourself and your relationships. The focus is Self-Care and Self-Exploration. Led by experienced graduate interns and overseen by licensed professionals. Registration is open.
Clinical Mental health Counseling with Art Therapy expertise is offered in person at Caldwell University, Wednesdays - Sundays.
In this group you will engage in various creative experiences designed to help you to connect with your emotions, reduce stress, and gain insight into yourself and your relationships. The focus is Self-Care and Self-Exploration. Led by experienced graduate interns and overseen by licensed professionals. Registration is open.
This is a virtual group where we will utilize art therapy, CBT, support, mindfulness, and more! This is a great way for young girls to find connection and gain support, all in the comfort of their own home! We are in the middle of a busy time with school schedules, sports, events, trips, etc. This is when virtual groups can be a great option! No need to drive and get stuck in traffic or race from place to place. Feel free to reach out to me on my webpage to learn more! lilycounselingandarttherapy.com/groups/
Hosted by Lindsey Jonin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPAT, ATR-BC®, ACS
Group meets in Bordentown, NJ 08505
I'm licensed in both NJ and FL for counseling, and hold my license and certificate in art therapy.
This is a virtual group where we will utilize art therapy, CBT, support, mindfulness, and more! This is a great way for young girls to find connection and gain support, all in the comfort of their own home! We are in the middle of a busy time with school schedules, sports, events, trips, etc. This is when virtual groups can be a great option! No need to drive and get stuck in traffic or race from place to place. Feel free to reach out to me on my webpage to learn more! lilycounselingandarttherapy.com/groups/
We utilize movement and creativity to help children manage their emotions and to allow them to better communicate. Children will better understand themselves and gain self-confidence. Children will learn how to manage their emotions and use creativity as a mode in which they can express themselves. The group environment with other children offers group cohesion, connection and the ability to make new friends! This program is geared towards children who have ADHD, anxiety or those who struggle to fit in with others.
Hosted by Healing And Recovery Arts, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Pennington, NJ 08534
We utilize movement and creativity to help children manage their emotions and to allow them to better communicate. Children will better understand themselves and gain self-confidence. Children will learn how to manage their emotions and use creativity as a mode in which they can express themselves. The group environment with other children offers group cohesion, connection and the ability to make new friends! This program is geared towards children who have ADHD, anxiety or those who struggle to fit in with others.
Wednesdays at 445pm: Art and play therapy to support social growth, confidence & emotion regulation. Ideal for kids who: • Feel anxious or unsure in groups • Have big feelings or frequent worries • Struggle with changes or transitions • Needs help expressing needs kindly This group helps kids: • Build confidence with peers • Use calming tools for big emotions • Handle changes with more ease • Communicate difficult feelings
Hosted by StrongHearts Counseling, Westfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
I offer parenting coaching, child-parenting psychotherapy, play/sand/ art therapy for parents, young children and families.
Wednesdays at 445pm: Art and play therapy to support social growth, confidence & emotion regulation. Ideal for kids who: • Feel anxious or unsure in groups • Have big feelings or frequent worries • Struggle with changes or transitions • Needs help expressing needs kindly This group helps kids: • Build confidence with peers • Use calming tools for big emotions • Handle changes with more ease • Communicate difficult feelings
Social group where young kids strengthen friendships, build confidence, manage big emotions, and grow social connections through meaningful activities and play.
Hosted by Sara Danielczyk- StrongHearts Counseling
Counselor, MA, LAC
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Social group where young kids strengthen friendships, build confidence, manage big emotions, and grow social connections through meaningful activities and play.
At BBT we offer hangout (group therapy, but way cooler). Hangouts are 50 minutes in length. The young children's play group is for ages 4-6. Groups have rolling admission, however, the group is created on a fixed time frame and covers different material each week. The group is focused on Social issues, Proper peer interaction, Peer resolution, Bullying, Family issues, Identity issues, Social support, Emotion regulation & Conflict resolution. Come join us this fall! Group starts in Septemeber.
Hosted by Deanna Puglio Zefferino
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
At BBT we offer hangout (group therapy, but way cooler). Hangouts are 50 minutes in length. The young children's play group is for ages 4-6. Groups have rolling admission, however, the group is created on a fixed time frame and covers different material each week. The group is focused on Social issues, Proper peer interaction, Peer resolution, Bullying, Family issues, Identity issues, Social support, Emotion regulation & Conflict resolution. Come join us this fall! Group starts in Septemeber.
Supportive women's therapy group utilizing art, music, movement and psychodrama to support healing and positive change.
Hosted by Healing And Recovery Arts, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Group meets in Pennington, NJ 08534
Supportive women's therapy group utilizing art, music, movement and psychodrama to support healing and positive change.
Social group where preteens build confidence, strengthen and navigate changes in friendships, develop independence, and learn coping skills with the transitions of middle school.
Hosted by Sara Danielczyk- StrongHearts Counseling
Counselor, MA, LAC
Group meets in Westfield, NJ 07090
Social group where preteens build confidence, strengthen and navigate changes in friendships, develop independence, and learn coping skills with the transitions of middle school.
Winter 2025 Session Enrolling Now! The Grief Art Therapy group is a 6-week group facilitated spring & fall. The group focuses on the individual's experience and journey through grief and loss. There are 4 weeks dedicated to specific experiences within the grieving process, along with 1 week of initial introduction and 1 week focused on reflection and termination of the group. The group meets for 2 hours each session and is a group for adults 18+.
$475 for the 6-week session. March 1, 8, 15 & March 29, April 5 & 12
Please contact for further details and/or information.
Hosted by Creative Arts Therapies Services, LLC
Art Therapist, ATCS, ATR-BC, LPAT, LPC, LCAT
Group meets in Pennington, NJ 08534
I am a psychodynamically trained Art Therapist & a Jungian-trained Sandplay Therapist.
Winter 2025 Session Enrolling Now! The Grief Art Therapy group is a 6-week group facilitated spring & fall. The group focuses on the individual's experience and journey through grief and loss. There are 4 weeks dedicated to specific experiences within the grieving process, along with 1 week of initial introduction and 1 week focused on reflection and termination of the group. The group meets for 2 hours each session and is a group for adults 18+.
$475 for the 6-week session. March 1, 8, 15 & March 29, April 5 & 12
Please contact for further details and/or information.
This nonclinical group will meet over 6 weeks on Saturdays 11am-12:30pm -- Summer 2025. Taking time out for restorative creative practices helps us maintain balance & show up as our best selves. This group is for millennial women who are navigating work-life balance, relationships, caregiving, burnout, etc. & would benefit from a restorative space to connect to self & others. Together, we'll use creative self-expression & mindfulness tools to reset, release, and recharge. No previous art experience required. Please reach out with questions!
Hosted by Jackie Tassiello
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS, LPAT
Group meets in Montclair, NJ 07042
Art therapy combines traditional talk therapy approaches as well as creative, embodied methods to delve deeply into challenges such as anxiety (separation, social, specific phobias, panic, etc.), grief and loss, and emotional regulation - these are the areas that I specialize in treating.
This nonclinical group will meet over 6 weeks on Saturdays 11am-12:30pm -- Summer 2025. Taking time out for restorative creative practices helps us maintain balance & show up as our best selves. This group is for millennial women who are navigating work-life balance, relationships, caregiving, burnout, etc. & would benefit from a restorative space to connect to self & others. Together, we'll use creative self-expression & mindfulness tools to reset, release, and recharge. No previous art experience required. Please reach out with questions!
You've never experienced Group Therapy like this before! We are combining movement, social skills, creativity and expression of hard-to-reach emotions through a boxing/painting group. This is a summer only group and will be held outdoors. Groups are going to be small, maximum of 4 kids per age group; Ages 9-22 are offered. No prior treatment is necessary. Email us for more info!
Hosted by Paint the Stars Art Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCAT, NCC, ATR-BC, LPAT
Group meets in Manalapan, NJ 07726
Although Art Therapy is our specialty, for those not interested in creating we provide traditional talk psychotherapy.
You've never experienced Group Therapy like this before! We are combining movement, social skills, creativity and expression of hard-to-reach emotions through a boxing/painting group. This is a summer only group and will be held outdoors. Groups are going to be small, maximum of 4 kids per age group; Ages 9-22 are offered. No prior treatment is necessary. Email us for more info!
Learn skills that will make a difference in your life and the life of your child. This group is comprised of 10 sessions for parents/caregivers. It will teach you 10 steps to regain parental control, help your child develop self-control and communicate more effectively with your child. Are mission is for you to see a noticeable difference in your relationship with your child, their behaviors and confidence in your parenting skills.
Hosted by Parenting Skills Stress Regulation Jessica Herrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Group meets in Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
Learn skills that will make a difference in your life and the life of your child. This group is comprised of 10 sessions for parents/caregivers. It will teach you 10 steps to regain parental control, help your child develop self-control and communicate more effectively with your child. Are mission is for you to see a noticeable difference in your relationship with your child, their behaviors and confidence in your parenting skills.
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Art Therapy Support Groups
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.