
Groups at GOC
GOC offers a variety of support groups throughout the year. Below is a list of our current groups. If you would like more information on group availability, please fill out the Information Request Form below or call GOC at 215-947-8654, Option 1. A group facilitator will contact you to provide more specific information and help you register to get started. Please note that some of our groups run year round, while others may not begin until the group is full.

Social Skills Groups
Traditional Social Skills Group for Children and Teens
Registration Code: SS101
Our traditional social skills groups offer the opportunity for individuals with social learning challenges to practice their social skills with peers in a playful, supportive environment. Using a variety of approaches including developmental play therapy, RDI™, and Social Thinking™, our therapists help children and teens to more successfully connect with their peers, improve conversation skills, practice reading social cues, and increase their social problem-solving abilities. Groups meet for an hour each week in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Social Skills Group for Young Adults And Adults
Registration Code: SS102
GOC offers adult social skills groups, which allow participants with social learning challenges to confide in each other, share their struggles, and learn new skills. The young adult group pays special attention to issues in the transition from high school to higher education or the work world. Our general adult group helps individuals develop the skills needed to initiate and sustain fulfilling relationships, as well as to cope with stress effectively. Groups meet weekly year-round.

Superflex Group
Registration Code: SFG10
Superflex is a social group for children ages 8-11 that can help kids with social difficulties develop awareness of their thinking and behaviors and learn strategies for self-regulation. Superflex uses fun activities and playful characters to helps kids get excited about learning new coping strategies
For more information click here or complete the form below.

Bounce Back Kids
Registration Code: BBK
Bounce Back Kids group is to help Middle-School kids ages 11-14 with emotional regulation and flexibility-building skills. Kids will learn how to identify feelings and develop healthy coping skills, turn “big deals” into “little deals”, learn how to compromise at home and school, and handle disappointments and changes more effectively.
For more information click here or complete the form below.
GOC Groups – Information Request Form

The benefit of groups...
Groups often help people feel less alone and isolated knowing others share similar feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Participants can connect with peers to build relationships while learning new skills, ways of communication, and self-awareness.
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