Groups at The Bridge

In addition to individual counseling, The Bridge facilitates many group therapy programs. Multiple programs are offered on-site and others meet at our satellite offices. The group therapy programs aim to build relationships, skills, connections, self-esteem, and more by interacting with our counselors and therapists as well as other kids in the community.

Peer Connections

In Peer Connections we strive to teach kids ways to communicate and nourish their relationships with their friends and loved ones. Throughout the 8-week course kids will get to know their groupmates, learn about self-esteem, stress management, friendship skills, communication skills, and conflict resolution. Throughout the course we encourage group members and their parents/guardians to practice these skills at home to nourish and grow the relationship between parents/guardians and their child. By giving children tools to put in their social toolbox, we hope to show our group members how to communicate and socialize with both their parents/guardians and their peers.

Grades: 5th – 8th

Where: Buehler YMCA

When: Fridays from 5pm -6pm (April 26th – June 14th)

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Sunflower Society

Sunflower society is a 10-week art and therapy group for grades 6-8 where we focus on helping kids express themselves and cope when words aren’t enough. This group is great for kids dealing with grief, loss, bullying, abuse, or other traumas and life transitions.

Grades: 6th – 8th

Where: Palatine Community Resource Center

When: Mondays from 5pm -6pm (May 13th – July 22nd)

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