The Friends Middle School Group
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The Friends Middle School Group is a therapeutic group for middle schoolers entering 6th – 8th grade. The group focuses on social communication, group activities, emotional regulation, communication with peers, and sensory issues. We use art, building, games, and outdoor activities to help the students develop more adaptive ways of socializing with their peers and coping with daily stresses.
A parent group meets at the same time as the middle school group where the parents and the group therapist discuss issues that they experience as parents. A parent must accompany his or her child to each session.
A parent group meets at the same time as the middle school group where the parents and the group therapist discuss issues that they experience as parents. A parent must accompany his or her child to each session.
The Nuts and Bolts
Saige Portera, doctoral student in clinical psychology, Palo Alto University & Alice Locke Chezar, MA, MFT, ATR
Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, PhD (Dr. Laurie) runs the Parents’ Group and directs the Friends Program.
To Learn More
If you’re interested, please contact Dr. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer at 650-322-4431 or Dr.Laurielb@gmail.com. Click to view, print, and download The Friends Program 2020-2021 Flyer.
- The group will meet on Tuesdays from 6:15 – 7:30 pm.
- The cost is $165 per weekly session, which includes both the Middle Schoolers and the parents’ groups.
- Due to COVID-19, for the 2020-2021 School Year, the group will be conducted virtually.
Saige Portera, doctoral student in clinical psychology, Palo Alto University & Alice Locke Chezar, MA, MFT, ATR
Laurie Leventhal-Belfer, PhD (Dr. Laurie) runs the Parents’ Group and directs the Friends Program.
To Learn More
If you’re interested, please contact Dr. Laurie Leventhal-Belfer at 650-322-4431 or Dr.Laurielb@gmail.com. Click to view, print, and download The Friends Program 2020-2021 Flyer.