Play Therapy Groups
This therapeutic group offers a safe and creative space to explore emotions and build social connections. Using non-directive sandtray therapy, children are encouraged to express themselves through play and storytelling, fostering self-awareness, problem-solving, and emotional growth.
Circle of Friends: Play Therapy Group
This program is based in Child-Centered Group Play Therapy and provides a gentle, supportive space where children can explore emotions and develop social skills through the natural language of play.
Magical Moments: Play Therapy Group
Step into a world of connection and fun with Magical Moments! This Theraplay-based group is designed to nurture emotional bonds, build confidence, and strengthen social skills in children. Through guided play activities, we create joyful and meaningful interactions that promote trust, self-regulation, and cooperation.
Peaceful Pathways: Play Therapy Group for Siblings
This group play therapy program is designed to help siblings who experience mild to moderate conflict build stronger bonds, improve communication, and develop healthier ways to manage disagreements. Through the power of play, siblings can learn to connect, cooperate, and resolve conflict in a supportive and fun environment!
Laugh, Love, Play: Group Family Play Therapy Experience
Strengthen your family bonds and enhance emotional connection through our group family play therapy experience, designed for caregivers/parents and children. This unique program combines the principles of Theraplay with engaging activities to nurture trust, cooperation, and joy within your family.
Special Playtimes for Toddlers: A Play-Based Parenting Program
This program is based in Filial Therapy and attachment theory. This program is a unique opportunity for caregivers/parents and toddlers to deepen their bond together! Designed for toddlers, this group uses therapeutic play to promote emotional connection, social-emotional development, and secure attachment.
Spring Into Play: Group Play Therapy Intensive
This intensive program focuses on emotional healing and personal growth through play therapy in a nurturing, child-led environment. This short-term, high-impact group offers a safe space for children to express themselves, build self-esteem, and develop coping skills.
Stepping Into Summer: Group Play Therapy Intensive
As the school year ends and summer begins, many children experience mixed emotions—excitement, uncertainty, and sometimes even stress. Stepping into Summer is a Group Play Therapy Intensive designed to support children during this important transition.
Back-to-School Boost: Group Play Therapy Intensive
This group play therapy intensive is designed to support children as they transition from the freedom of summer to the structure of the school year. Using non-directive play therapy techniques, this program provides a safe and nurturing space for children to process their feelings, build confidence, enhance communication skills, improve self-regulation, and strengthen emotional resilience before returning to school.
These groups meet at the Maine Township Town Hall. (Some groups may have a virtual component.) Advance registration is required. For more details, including ages, dates, and cost, please click on the link below to access our program catalog.
upcoming dates and online Registration
For more information, please contact Summer Zumbrock at szumbrock@mainetown.com or 224-257-4863.