Raising a child is hard work, especially when that child has experienced trauma. We believe in the importance of families, and we’re here to help.
At The Children’s Place, we offer wrap-around services to provide a range of support for families. We encourage you to reach out to learn more about our mental health services for children ages eight and younger and their families.
Group Opportunities
We offer group engagement opportunities throughout the year to connect with other families and learn more about the mental health needs of young children. Our current opportunities include:
Early Childhood Caregiver Group
These educational groups take place throughout the year and are specifically for caregivers of children ages three to five years old. This supportive space will offer practical strategies you can use right away to nurture your child’s mental health and strengthen your bond.
Yoga & Mindfulness Class
This secular Yoga & Mindfulness class is a great way for children to connect with their caregivers. Offered several times throughout the year, the class is four weeks long and explores the elements of: Connect, Breathe, Move, Focus and Relax.
Research shows that yoga and mindfulness help prepare for learning, self-reflection and growth and can help us manage the challenges that come our way. Children participate in this class with a caregiver. Let’s see how your relationship grows during this fun and wholehearted experience!
Adult Mental Health Therapy
Caregiver groups meet regularly to offer a chance to connect with other caregivers, explore caregiver self-care, continue developing skills to support children well, and understand the unique challenges of raising a child who has experienced traumatic events. Led by our Parent Educator and Individual & Family Therapist, the groups are open specifically to caregivers of children enrolled in our programs and feature aspects of Conscious Discipline and Theraplay® to offer caregivers the opportunity to develop new skills while building community.
“This program has helped us have a calmer home, better communication all around and a lot less stress.”
– Recent participant in the Family Support Services program