Social, Emotional and Creative Therapy Groups at Child Therapy Boston

Sudbury Schedule

Child Therapy Boston is excited to be open in Sudbury! We are currently working to build our group offerings and we welcome your feedback and requests. If you have questions or would like more information about our groups, please feel free to reach out any time. 781-400-2641 Email

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Child Therapy Boston is excited to announce our Fall 2024 Group Schedule

Social Skills
1st & 2nd All Gender: Wednesday 4:00PM
Middle School Girls: Wednesday 6:00PM
Middle School Boys: Tuesday 6:00PM
High School Girls: Tuesday 7:00PM

Coping Outside the Box
K & 1st Grade: Monday 4:00PM
2nd & 3rd Grade All Genders: Monday 5PM
High School Girls Processing: Monday 7:00PM
Middle School All Gender: Thursdays at 6:00pm

Coping Outside the Box & Social Skills
Pre-K and K All Gender: Saturdays 9:00 AM
3rd-5th Grade Girls: Saturdays 10:00 AM
3-5th Grade Boys: Thursdays at 5:00pm
High School Boys: Thursdays at 7:00pm

K & 1st Grade Social Skills and Play Groups
Our groups for Kindergarteners and 1st graders are for kids who struggle to join in and play or connect with their peers. They may have trouble reading social cues or might benefit from additional coaching and support with peer interactions. We work on sharing, turn taking, coming out of our shells, problem solving, communication skills, managing personal space, thinking about what our friends might be thinking or feeling, and having fun with friends. We use stories, art, play, games, and other fun activities to work on connecting and joining in with others.

2nd & 3rd Grade Social Skills and Play Groups

In our 2nd & 3rd Grade Social Skills Groups we work on helping kids join in appropriately and connect with friends. These are groups for kids who need to work on sportsmanship skills, turn taking, reading social cues, conversation skills, sharing, problem solving, speaking up for themselves, going with the flow, being flexible, and having fun with friends. We use play, art, stories, games and other fun activities.

Middle School Boys Social Skills Group

This is a social skills group for Middle School Boys with ADHD, Anxiety, or for kids who have trouble making friends or struggle to connect with their peers. We work on joining in with friends, communication, taking other’s perspectives, self-awareness, reading social cues, connecting with others, being appropriately assertive, appropriate use of humor, and sportsmanship. We will use games, activities, teamwork challenges and fun activities to practice and reinforce friendship and social skills.

High School Girls Social Skills and Navigating Friendship Group

This is a group for High School Girls with ADHD, NLD, Anxiety, Depression or girls who struggle to read and interpret social cues. We will work on joining in, decoding social scenarios, managing feelings of social anxiety, connection with peers, self-awareness, gaining self-confidence, and having fun with friends. We will use conversation, games, art, improvisational acting, and team-work challenges to practice and reinforce the skills.

High School Girls Processing Skills group Monday’s at 7:00PM:

In this group, members will be able to bring their own stories, conflicts, and feelings each week to process with peers and professionals.  Teens need safe spaces to discuss their stress, relationship dynamics, and how the things going on in their lives affect the way they feel and see the world, and that’s what this group aims to provide.  We will work on building effective communication skills, empathy, resilience, and empowerment together through reflection and community.

Anxiety Management & Coping Skills Groups

Coping Outside the Box

Coping Outside the Box is a weekly therapeutic group. The group will work toward building coping skills with a focus on regulation, anxiety and stress management. We will be using a variety of creative outlets, including but not limited to, music, art, crafts, and mindfulness. Introducing different types of creative and artistic interventions gives participants an opportunity to explore new ways of managing difficult feelings, expressing their thoughts, and supporting themselves emotionally.

Past Groups

Creative Coping

“Creative Coping” is a therapeutic art group that will work on coping skills, anxiety management, stress management, and more. We will use all different types of artistic and creative interventions to learn new ways of managing difficult feelings, expressing thoughts and emotions, and coping with current stressors.

Coping Together

Coping Together is an anxiety management group that will utilize a wide range of coping skills including mindfulness, music, creativity, self-care, self-empowerment, connection, self-advocacy, and stress management.  This group is an affirming space for kids and teens.  

Some of our groups are split between girls, boys, and all gender as listed below. We welcome and encourage kids and teens to join the group that suits them best so they may feel comfortable connecting with others. If you have questions about this, please feel free to reach out anytime. No matter who you are – we’ll be happy to have you!

Sometimes children are referred to our groups but might not be “group ready” just yet. We prioritize the safety of our group members and unfortunately are not able to work with kids in groups who struggle to keep themselves or others safe. Additionally, our groups are the best fit for kids who can participate in settings with 5 other kids without one-on-one support. Kids also need to be able to follow basic directions (staying in the room, safety related requests). We sometimes recommend that children participate in individual therapy first to work on some skills required for group participation. We are happy to provide individual therapy in this case (*subject to waitlist) or work with another provider to collaborate around group readiness.

An intake is required prior to joining a group. This is so we can get to know your child, understand their goals and determine which group will be the best fit. Once the intake is complete and there is a group that is a good fit, you will be welcome to join. Groups are 50-minutes long and meet weekly. While we don’t require a commitment for any specific amount of time, we do ask for regular attendance so that both your child and the group can benefit from consistency. We bill for groups weekly and allow up to 4 absences throughout the school year with 48-hours notice. Same day cancelations (early) for sicknesses count towards absences. Beyond the allotted number of absences, we do charge a partial fee.

Child Therapy Boston is a private pay therapy practice and does not accept any health insurance. All services are strictly out-of-pocket and full payment is required at the time of service. We will provide a monthly statement showing services and payments that can be used to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network coverage if you like.

Parents are welcome to use Health Savings Accounts or Flex Spending Accounts for payment. If you have questions regarding your out of network coverage, please be sure to call your insurance company as it varies between all plans.

If you have questions about our fees and services, please feel free to reach out any time.

If you are interested in getting started with our services, please feel free to complete our screening form or reach out to us by phone or email [email protected] 781-400-2641.

To inquire about Fall groups, complete a contact below.

Contact Form

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Child Therapy Boston is a private pay therapy practice and does not accept any health insurance. All services are strictly out-of-pocket and full payment is required at the time of service. We will provide a monthly statement showing services and payments that can be used to submit to your insurance company for out-of-network coverage if you like.

Parents are welcome to use Health Savings Accounts or Flex Spending Accounts for payment. If you have questions regarding your out of network coverage, please be sure to call your insurance company as it varies between all plans.

If you have questions about our fees and services, please feel free to reach out any time.