"Cool Kids"
An Emotional-Self Regulation Group
What is an Emotional-Self Regulation Group?
Emotions are EVERYWHERE even INSIDE us!
This 8-week group helps kids understand their feelings and know what to do with them.
The Cool Kids group uses concepts from the Zones of Regulation Curriculum. Your child will learn their "triggers" (things that get them in the RED Zone), and have opportunities to learn and use "tools" to promote regulation.
They will learn how their body "feels" when it's in the various Zones. They will also learn how their Zone and subsequent behavior impacts others' Zones.
Who benefits from Cool Kids?
Does your child have "Big Feelings?" Does he go from 0-60 in 2.5 seconds? Do her emotions ever lead to refusals, tantrums, or even aggression? If so, your child may benefit from our Cool Kids group.
Children who will be most successful in the group will have the ability to follow simple directions and be able to separate from their parents/caregivers to attend the group.
What activities do you do in this group?
Each week your child will learn through games, hands-on activities and practical exercises how to:
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Know what "triggers" their emotions.
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Use the Zones of Regulation.
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Identify and process feeling in helpful ways.
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Practice strategies to regulate emotions.
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Develop practical tools to cope with BIG Feelings.
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Create an individualized "Tool Box" to help with BIG Feelings.
New Group Starting January 2026
This group is for new & existing clients.
Pre-registration is required.
Screening of new clients may be required.
Group Meets 1X/week for 6 weeks.
When: TBD
Where: 695 Berkmar Circle - Charlottesville.
Cost: $540 for 6-week group. (Only $90 per session)
Interested: Many groups are formed based on interest. Click below to express interest in this group.