Group Therapy
To schedule an appointment, please call (920) 437-8256.
We have experienced therapists who facilitate group discussions. We promote psychological health through the integration of mind, body and spirit. We work with children, adolescents and adults.
Many health insurance plans provide mental health benefits and all or part of your session fee may be covered. AFCS is committed to providing the highest quality service regardless of a client's ability to pay. We have many different programs available to assist clients in need of a reduced fee. Please call (920) 437-8256 for more information.
Adults Affected by Asperger's Group
AFCS is now offering a group for adults affected by Asperger's Syndrome. Goals of the group are to share life experiences, learn success methods for social skills, focus on strengths and deal with anxiety. The group lasts for eight sessions.
Upcoming Groups:
Every other Wednesday, 3:30 -5:00pm, beginning January 25, 2012.
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Anxiety Management Group
A group offered to adults (18 and over) struggling with anxiety. The group covers information and education about anxiety, relaxation and coping skills, identifying and changing automatic thinking, thought distortions, and mistaken beliefs, role of exercise and nutrition, and communication. The group meets Mondays for 6 weekly sessions. Please call AFCS at (920) 437-8256 with questions. More Information
DBT Skills Training
An educational group that is offered for both adolescents (ages 16-19) and adults (19 & over) and supports people in developing skills to decrease feelings of chaos, intense and unstable mood swings, impulsivity, confusion about self, and negative thinking patterns. The group will be held ongoing throughout the year and teaches skills in mindfulness (staying present in the moment non-judgmentally), interpersonal effectiveness (increasing respect for self and others, assertiveness training), emotion regulation (keeping emotions in perspective, increasing positive emotions), and distress tolerance (accepting self and the situation). For more information call Kim Marohl at AFCS, (920) 437-8256. Click for printable version.
Self Esteem /Social Skills Groups
A self-esteem/social skills group is offered multiple times throughout the year for 6-9 year old and for 9-12 year old children. Children will interact with peers in a therapeutic environment and address issues such as: respecting boundaries, expressing feelings appropriately, dealing with teasing and anger, identifying self and others positively, and accepting responsibility for wrong-doing. For more information and for dates of the group, contact Marilyn Brennan, LCSW at (920) 437-8256.
Upcoming Groups:
For 6 to 8 year olds
For 9 to 12 year olds
Mindfulness for Well-Being
The group is offered to adults 18 years and older, and is designed to introduce mindfulness meditation practices as a way for individuals to: stay focused on the present moment, non-judgmentally; reduce fear, anxiety and stress; and make better decisions. The group meets Tuesdays for eight (8) weekly sessions. For more information call Kathy Mayer at 437-8256, ext. 116 More Information