Feelings in Action
5-6 and 8-11 year olds
Helps kids build emotional awareness and early self-management skills.
Winter Groups
Groups offer kids and teens a unique opportunity. They provide the chance to practice and develop their skills with peers in a supportive, safe environment.
Read on to explore our exciting lineup of groups beginning this January.
Registration is now open!
Self-Regulation Groups
Feelings Plus
For 6-7 year olds
Designed for kids who have participated in a self-regulation group at Red Oak.
Picky Eaters Groups
Food Explorers
For 4-6 year olds
Preschools explore new foods and textures and build mealtime skills through fun, hands-on activities.
Food Scientists
For 7-10 year olds
Kids build comfort with new foods in a supportive, engaging environment.
Social Skills Groups
Girl Talk
For 9-11 year olds
Girls learn to navigate friendships, manage social challenges, and build self-confidence in a fun, nurturing and engaging environment.
Teen Talk
For 12-15 year olds
Teens work together to build essential conversation and communication skills, gaining comfort and confidence in their real-life and online interactions.
Conversation Circle
For 7-10 year olds
Kids build the skills they need to feel more comfortable, confident, and connected socially.
What is group therapy?
Group therapy is a way to support children and teens in practicing key skills with their peers, in a supported environment.
Group sessions are tailored to different ages, goals, and profiles, but typical skills include:
- Social communication skills
- Friendship-building
- Conversation skills
- Self-advocacy
- Self-regulation
- Empathy
- Confidence
- Executive function skills
Benefits of group therapy
- Helps to bridge the skills learned in one-to-one therapy with real-world social interactions
- Offers the opportunity to practice skills with the guidance of supportive and encouraging therapists
- Normalizes the challenges kids and teens face by giving them the chance to see that others share similar experiences
- Provides opportunities for peer support and collaborative learning
- Build confidence and self-esteem through shared experiences in a natural social setting
Register for a group session“One-on-one therapy has helped my child build skills, but they don’t always know how to apply those skills in real-world situations, like at school.”
Group therapy at Red Oak
Our strength-based, fun, and supportive small-group sessions empower children and teens to recognize and celebrate their abilities, build upon their strengths, and learn new skills. Our neurodiversity-affirming approach ensures kids feel seen for who they are.
We run a variety of group sessions every season. See of our upcoming groups below or sign up for our newsletter to hear about our upcoming programs.
We offer dyads and small group therapy at Red Oak
Dyads pairs two clients with a practitioner, matched by shared goals and developmental stage. This format allows for customized, flexible sessions while encouraging peer connection.
Small groups of 4–6 participants provide a supportive space to practice strategies from individual therapy. Kids and teens build confidence, communication, and collaboration skills as they apply what they’ve learned in therapy in real-world situations.
Do I need ADHD or another diagnosis to access group therapy services?
No, you do not need a diagnosis (or a referral) to access services at Red Oak. Our approach is centred around meeting you and your family where you are at. We provide support that’s truly aligned with your needs, regardless of whether or not you have a formal diagnosis.
