Stepping Up

The transition to middle school can bring big emotions, growing social pressures, and increased anxiety for many kids. Research shows anxiety concerns often increase as children move into adolescence and the middle school years. Stepping Up is a supportive summer therapy group focused on emotional regulation, friendships, social media awareness, family connection, and nervous system support.

FAQs

  • Stepping Up will meet at Pahtia Counseling Center located at 645 FM 967, Suite 102, Buda, TX.

  • The group will meet for 10 session starting May 26th and ending on July 30th. Girls will meet Wednesday, 5:30pm-7:00pm and Boys will meet Thursday, 5:30-7:00pm.

  • The group will not be co-ed. As children enter adolescence they tend to be more reserved in discussing deeper topics with children of the opposite gender. We want to provide your child the safety and space to to explore their inner world so the group will be separated with girls meeting on Wednesdays and boys meeting on Thursdays.

  • To get the most out of group and for building a cohesiveness, we ask that you make every effort to attend all sessions. Yet we understand, you may have summer plans that may result in missing a session. Please let your leader know of any upcoming absences. In this event, your child will be given a summary of the missed session.

  • Students only need to bring a water bottle and an open mind. :)

    Snacks and supplies will be provided.

  • Fee is $70 per session held or $700 for the 10 session. We are passionate about supporting children and families during these transitional years and do not want finances to be a barrier. There are limited sliding scale options, so please fill out the inquiry below and mention you are looking for a sliding scale.

  • At Pahtia Counseling Center, we believe in systemic family support and wellness. This group, has been crafted by our amazing staff who specialize in children’s mental health and family systems. The group while designed for your pre-teen, will require parents to attend two parent-only sessions where you will be guided and supported in knowing what to expect and how to support your child during the middle school years. Your child will not simply be offered tools or skills, but will explore the depths of their emotional world, practice healthy relational skills, learn to recognize their body signals, and put into practice making their needs known.

  • Group size is kept small (6-8 students only) to ensure children have ample time and space to truly benefit from the process of the group.

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Stepping UP?

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