Connected & Confident
Middle school is hard. The social landscape shifts constantly, and for some kids, walking into a room full of peers can feel overwhelming…even when they desperately want to connect.
Connected & Confident is a 5-day therapeutic group designed to give middle schoolers real tools for exactly that.
In a small, supportive setting, your child will practice starting conversations, build confidence in social situations, and develop the kind of self-awareness that helps them navigate friendships…and awkward moments…with a little more ease. They'll leave with skills they can actually use, not just talk about.
This isn't a lecture. It's hands-on, engaging, and designed to feel safe so kids who struggle socially can practice in a space where there's no pressure to be perfect.
The purpose of the group is to provide a supportive therapeutic space where clients can practice social skills, build confidence, learn conversation tools, strengthen self-awareness, and leave with skills they can continue using outside of group.
Group Goals:
Build confidence in social situations
Practice starting and maintaining conversations
Strengthen self-esteem and self-awareness
Practice active listening, teamwork, and respectful communication
Learn coping skills for nervousness, awkward moments, or fear of rejection
This group will be facilitated by Nicole Nottke, LSW, one of our Child and Adolescent Clinicians. Check out the group details below:
Dates/Times: August 3–7, 12:00–1:30 PM
Location: The Mental Wellness Center
Cost: $300 for the full 5-day group or $60 per day
Included: Snacks, materials, and a printed workbook
Daily Breakdown:
Day 1: This Is Me: Clients will focus on feelings, self-awareness, strengths, and group connection through activities such as an All About Me page and Strengths Shield
Day 2: Conversation Skills: Clients will practice starting, continuing, and ending conversations using conversation starters, Ask + Add practice, conversation maps, and role-play.
Day 3: Social Skills Through Games: Clients will use games and interactive activities to practice teamwork, listening, turn-taking, frustration tolerance, and reading social cues.
Day 4: Confidence + Self-Talk: Clients will focus on identifying negative self-talk, creating helpful self-statements, building confidence cards, and practicing calming strategies.
Day 5: Reflection + Takeaway Skills: Clients will review skills learned throughout the week and identify skills to continue practicing after the group ends.
This group is designed to be engaging, structured, and supportive while giving middle school clients practical tools for confidence, communication, and connection.
To give your child the tools they need to feel Connected & Confident, please click the button below to connect with our Client Care Coordinator to reserve their spot or ask questions.