Teletherapy Groups
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Support Group – Open to MD and DC residents Every other Monday at Noon
With Janelle McCarthy, LGPC and Becca Liberty, MS
Caregivers of neurodivergent children (of all ages) will come together to discuss parenting successes and missteps, share tips and tricks, and seek guidance and advice. This group will be a support-based, safe space for caregivers to feel seen and accepted as they navigate neurodivergence with their kids outside of the sessions. This group will be for caregivers of neurodivergent children, keeping in mind their unique strengths and vulnerabilities, and the challenges that can come with helping neurodivergent children navigate a predominately neurotypical world. The therapist will engage more or less, based on the desires and needs of the group. The therapist will provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on the group's identified needs and wants.
Adult Neurodiversity Affirming Support Groups
Several Dates/Times
with Dr. Jaclyn Halpern and/or Becca Liberty, MS
In our Neurodiversity Affirming Support Groups, neurodivergent adults meet to support each other. Each group is matched based on age, gender identity, and desired support. Each group works together to establish goals and topics of discussion. These might include supporting each other in navigating a predominantly neurotypical world, identifying internalized ableism, learning more about different neurotypes, sharing tips and tricks for managing day to day frustrations, supporting each others' experiences in school and work, and/or navigating relationships. Our therapist facilitators ensure a safe, affirming space where neurodivergent adults can interact and support each other. Therapists will engage more or less, based on the desires of each group. They are available to provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on each group's identified needs and wants.
Virtual Neurodiversity Affirming Parenting Group
For Parents or Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children (all ages)
With Janelle McCarthy, LGPC
We'll meet every other Thursday at 1:30 pm-2:15 pm, June 22-August 17, 2023. (Note: For MD/DC residents).
Caregivers of neurodivergent children (of all ages) will come together to discuss parenting successes and missteps, share tips and tricks, and seek guidance and advice. This group will be a support-based, safe space for caregivers to feel seen and accepted as they navigate neurodivergence with their kids outside of the sessions. This group will be for caregivers of neurodivergent children, keeping in mind their unique strengths and vulnerabilities, and the challenges that can come with helping neurodivergent children navigate a predominately neurotypical world. The therapists will engage more or less, based on the desires and needs of the group. The therapist will provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on the group's identified needs and wants.
Short-Term Virtual Parent Support Therapy Group#1 (aka Gentle Parenting Summer Refresher)
For Any Parent or Caregiver
With Janelle McCarthy LGPC
We'll meet every other Wednesday at noon, June 28th-August 16. (Note: For MD/DC residents).
Are you feeling a bit stuck in your parenting? Perhaps you've done the work, put what you learned into place for a while, and now feel like you've lost some momentum? This short-term parenting support group is for you! Part refresher for those who know the basics about gentle parenting, part support group, this time is designed to build not just your confidence, but also your sense of not being alone in the challenges and victories of parenting.
Short-Term Virtual Parent Support Therapy Group#2 (aka Deep Dive into Gentle Parenting)
For Any Parent or Caregiver
We'll meet every other Monday at noon, July 10 - August 7. (Note: For MD/DC residents).
Have you been struggling with how to respond to your child's BIG feelings? Do you worry about how to teach accountability without creating shame or a negative sense of self? Do you want more tools for your parenting toolbelt? Come join us for this primer in gentle parenting! You'll walk away with a more systemic understanding of your child's behavior and a better sense of which response (e.g., attuning to your child's feelings vs. taking a break vs. making a teachable moment) makes the most sense for a given moment.
Therapy Group for Retiring College Athletes
Six-week group, days TBD
With Bridget Dromerick, LGPC
This group is for college-level athletes who are transitioning out of their sport, either due to injury, because they are graduating, or because they decided it was time. Their time in their sport is now coming to an end. Many athletes wonder who they are when they stop engaging in the sport that has bolstered their identity for most of their lives.
The group will focus on building connections with fellow athletes who are also transitioning out of their sport. Themes that may be addressed include identity outside of your sport, perfectionism and self-competition, the concept of being “mentally tough,” building confidence outside of your sport, and engaging in sports and activities after competitive sport.
Virtual NeuroQueer Group
Current Offerings: Teen & Young Adult Groups (Open to MD & VA residents)
Dates TBD
With Max Lamm, Licensed Resident in Counseling (VA), LGPC (MD)
Our NeuroQueer groups are for LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent folks to connect with and support each other. Self-diagnosed friends are welcome, as are those who are questioning or exploring sexuality and/or gender! The group decides its own goals and topics of discussion. This may include understanding the intersection of queerness and neurodivergence; navigating a predominately neurotypical, cisgender, heterosexual world; recognizing internalized ableism, homophobia, and transphobia; connecting over shared passions, and more. Therapists will engage more or less, based on the desires of each group. They are available to provide psychoeducation, structure, and guidance based on each group's identified needs and wants. Additional groups will be created if participants of other ages are interested.