Summer Groups at Island Clinical Counselling (Nanaimo)

ICC offers regular child and youth specific group  programming through the year but we are offering these groups in the Summer as intensives (2 two hour groups per week for two weeks). Child therapists provide groups for children and youth that are inclusive. Groups allow children and youth to receive both connection and support. We use creative methods to engage participants and make them feel comfortable.  All groups are neurodivergent and diverse ability friendly.  Ages are based on your child or youth’s developmental age and fit for group rather than just chronological age. 

Kidz Connect Level 1  *Ages 3-5 years old* 
Description: Come develop and practice important social skills such as sharing, collaborating, and turn-taking in this play-based, social group for kids. Enjoy fun games and activities as we will grow friendships, make memories, and develop powerful skills and abilities to thrive socially!!

Kidz Connect Level 2  *Ages 6-8 years old*
Description: Come develop and practice important social skills necessary for peer connection in this play-based, social group for kids. Key areas of focus include initiating play, playing collaboratively, using flexibility in play, understanding social cues, building and maintaining friendships, and navigating conflict. Join us as we make memories and foster connection. 

Stress Busters  *Ages 8-11 years old*
Description: Connect with likeminded peers who can relate to similar challenges as we learn about anxiety and stress management skills. Develop and trial practical tools and techniques through the use of art, games, and fun activities. Key areas of focus include understanding the effects of anxiety, everyday triggers, and coping strategies such as mindfulness, reframing, and cognitive restructuring. Join us as we learn and grow together. 

ADHD Teen Talk  *Teens*
Description: Learn, share, and grow with friends as we support one another in learning new coping tools and realizing our infinite strengths and abilities. Explore real challenges that impact us all including stress, bullying, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Together we will focus on understanding and overcoming diverse challenges through existing strengths, meaningful connections, and memorable experiences.

Artful Masterminds  *Ages 11-14* 
Description: Join our safe, neurodivergent-affirming environment where members connect with likeminded peers who share similar interests and experiences. Learn new skills and let your creativity shine as we learn and grow together. Key areas of focus include anxiety, peer relationships, positive self talk, self compassion, time, and stress management. Build friendships, experiences, and an appreciation of your unique gifts in this gender inclusive space.

Lego Masters  *Ages 7-11* 
This group provides kids a safe place to get together to problem solve, communicate, enjoy each others company while creating lego projects independently and as a team. Join this small group to learn skills and have fun while doing it.

ADHD Kidz   *Ages 7-10* 
Learn, share, and grow with friends as we support one another in learning new coping tools and realizing our infinite strengths and abilities. Develop an understanding of emotions, and their connection to thoughts and behaviours. Learn new ways to engage in more flexible thinking and communicate with others in a positive way. Neurodivergent and Diverse Ability Friendly.

Visit the Island Clinical Counselling website for more information.