What is a Teen Social Hour Group?
Our Social Groups target teens’ social skills during outings in the community. This group is appropriate for teens who could benefit from support in planning and executing social outings and in appropriately engaging with peers during outings.
The group facilitator will help support teens in initiating and maintaining unstructured conversations and engaging in problem solving or any other pertinent social skills for presented situations.
Who can benefit from a Teen Social Hour Group?
Our Social Hour Group is tailored for teens aged 15-18. It is specifically designed for teens who may have a diagnosis of:
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What are the components of a Teen Social Hour Group?
During the sessions, participants will practice interactive social skills and learn strategies for effective communication and peer engagement, including:
- Clinicians scheduling outings for the group and facilitating appropriate behavior and peer interactions throughout.
- As the group progresses, the clinician can support teens in planning and scheduling outings.
- Each teen would get an opportunity to plan/book one or more outings with clinician support, from texting in a group chat, to making executive decisions, and booking reservations (if applicable).
Group Schedule
Groups run based on interest. If you're interested in one of our groups, please contact us. For skill building and support related to the benefits of this group, MPG can also create a tailored treatment plan based on individual service(s) or other types of support if there is not a group actively running at the time.
Group Leader(s)
- Groups are led by skilled clinicians with expertise in adolescent social development.
Pricing
Upper West Side: Standard pricing is $1,500 total plus a $300 intake for 10 child/adolescent sessions and one parent session, paid in full before the group starts.
Long Island City: Standard pricing is $850 total and includes intake for 8 child/adolescent sessions and one parent session, paid in full before the group starts. The intake includes a comprehensive intake packet and a brief in-person interview with the parents and child. This intake helps assess fit, understand the child/teen’s behavior, and identify goals for the program.
Assessment
The intake may provide a diagnosis for teens to use for out-of-network reimbursement from insurance for the group fee. This intake helps assess the teen’s social skills, identify challenges, and determine their goals for the program.
For new MPG patients only - 30 minutes will include child and parent. $400 for 30 min with parents & 30 min with teens.
Cancellation policy
There are no refunds or makeup dates for missed classes. Full payment is required upfront.
