What is the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Group?
To learn more about the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Group:
Our Anxiety "Coping Cat" Groups are evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatments tailored for children and adolescents aged 6-14 with mild to moderate levels of anxiety. The programs include education, coping skills training, mindfulness training, and gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations, as well as homework assignments. During treatment, participants learn to recognize and manage anxious feelings and develop effective coping strategies.
Who Can Benefit from an Anxiety Group?
Our Anxiety "Coping Cat" Groups are tailored for children ages 6-14. The programs are specifically designed for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety who may have a diagnosis of:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Social phobia
- Separation anxiety disorder
What Are the Components of the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Groups?
The Anxiety "Coping Cat" Program is typically administered over 8-16 weeks. In the first 8 sessions, children and teens are trained on specific concepts, and then practice and reinforce those concepts from the session. After learning concepts and strategies, children and teens practice the new skills in both imaginary and real life situations varying from:
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Low stress/low anxiety to high stress/high anxiety scenarios
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Recognizing and understanding anxious feelings and physical responses to anxiety
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Clarifying thoughts and feelings in stressful situations
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Developing personalized coping plans
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Practicing self-evaluation and reinforcing positive coping skills
What Are the Goals of the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Group?
What Are the Goals of the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Group?
- Reduction in anxiety, fear, and frequency of negative thoughts
- Increased ability to manage and cope with stressful situations
- Improved recognition and understanding of anxiety triggers
- Enhanced coping strategies for real-life situations
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 or clinical trainees
Pricing
Early Bird pricing available up to six weeks prior to the group start. (Note: listed for all groups but Coping Cat.) Standard pricing is $850 total, payable in full before the group starts. This fee includes the intake, seven child/adolescent sessions, and one parent session. 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’s behavior, and identify goals for the program.
Assessment
The intake may provide a diagnosis for children to use for out-of-network reimbursement from insurance for the group fee.
Cancellation Policy
There are no refunds or makeup dates for missed classes. Full payment is required upfront.
