Group Services

A group will begin as soon as its slots are filled. Please call  (801) 422-7759 to sign up for a group or with any questions. Participation in a group usually costs a one-time fee of $15 per person.

Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders 

One group for 9 – 11 year olds, and one for 12 – 15 year olds.  Includes emotion and coping, problem solving, monthly excursions to practice skills, and fun activities weekly. Parents have a group at the same time.  Thursdays 4:00 – 5:15 PM

Interpersonal Process Group

This group is designed for those with consistent difficulties in interpersonal relationships. This may include individuals who have difficulty dating, troubles with family or friend relationships, or find themselves at odds with others in the workplace or other important areas. Tuesday and Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Also Wednesday 5:00 – 6:30 PM.

Premarital Group

For those soon to be married. Topics may include:  communication, finances, traditions, gender roles, values, intimacy, family of origin issues, marital expectations, problem-solving and conflict resolution, and marital enhancement ideas.   Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Couples Communication

Couples will learn six skills for communicating clearly, five skills for listening, and important collaborative skills to better their relationships.  They will also receive coaching as they practice the skills they have learned with their partner.  Thursday 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Parenting

This group will cover topics such as:  connecting with your child, understanding yourself and your child, how to give praise and attention, use rewards and celebrations, set limits, use consequences, use time out, handle difficult children, set family rules, and teach values to children.  The group currently is tailored for parents who have children 12 years old and under. Thursdays 7:00  - 9:00 PM.

Couples Financial Process Group

This group will cover topics such as financial decision-making, communicating about finances, finding common values, dealing with differing opinions, conflict resolution, and role expectations.  Couples will learn to collaborate on money issues (expenses, financial goals, discussing priorities and options). Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM.