Carpentaria delivers group therapy programs for children, adolescents, and adults.
Small group sizes and a safe, supportive environment allow for direct support from clinicians while encouraging peer interaction.
Benefits of Carpentaria’s group therapy
- Small groups with a safe and supportive environment
- Improved social awareness, communication, and relationship skills
- Increased confidence in social settings
- Engagement with peers and connection through shared interests
- Development of turn-taking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
- Reduced wait time in access to services
- Consolidation of skills learnt in individual therapy
- Led by knowledgeable and experienced Allied Health professionals
What does group therapy focus on?
Each group focuses on select skills and goals. Groups may include a focus on:
- Fine and gross motor skills
- Language, communication skills, and use of AAC (Alternative and augmentative communication) devices
- Social skills and emotional understanding
- Exploring perspectives and turn-taking
- Problem solving
- Social rules and expectations
- Self-regulation and control
- Building confidence and social connections
- Developing healthy and respectful relationships
Upcoming groups
Carpentaria’s upcoming school holiday group therapy programs are suitable for children looking to develop:
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- social skills and play
- language and communication
- body awareness and motor development
- attention and engagement
- choice and preference
Sensory Explorers (5 – 8 years):
Tuesday 29 September – Thursday 1 October, 9.30–10.30am
Sensory Investigators (9 – 12 years)
Tuesday 29 September – Thursday 1 October, 1.30–2.30pm