Support Groups
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For more information, click on a support group offered below. |
ADD/ADHD Support group for parents
For Parents of ADD/ADHD Children and Teens.
Please contact us if you are interested in this series.
This series of 4 sessions will help parents of children with ADD/ADHD with targeted issues such as homework, building responsibility, problem-solving, and behavior. Advance registration required. Call for registration or email us.
Please contact us if you are interested in this series.
This series of 4 sessions will help parents of children with ADD/ADHD with targeted issues such as homework, building responsibility, problem-solving, and behavior. Advance registration required. Call for registration or email us.
Divorce support group for kids
Please contact us if you are interested in having your child join a support group. We will set days and times convenient for those interested. Call 317.586.2141 or email cemathias@mathiascounseling.com
Meeting twice a month, this group helps children realize they are not alone in experiencing changes in their families. Through this nurturing environment and child-centered activities, children learn how to handle their varied feelings and develop new strategies to cope with the challenges of living in two homes. Grade level groups.
Meeting twice a month, this group helps children realize they are not alone in experiencing changes in their families. Through this nurturing environment and child-centered activities, children learn how to handle their varied feelings and develop new strategies to cope with the challenges of living in two homes. Grade level groups.
Other Local Support Groups
Hamilton County Autism Support Group
www.hcasg.org
Monthly meetings for parents, kids’ groups, sibling groups
ASK - About Special Kids
www.aboutspecialkids.org
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca
Mental Health Association
www.mentalhealthamericaindiana.net
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org (national)
www.namiindiana.org (state)
Special Needs Parent Support Group
Sponsored by Speedway United Methodist Church Special Needs Ministry and Westside Special Needs Network. For more information, contact the church office at 317.241.1563.
www.hcasg.org
Monthly meetings for parents, kids’ groups, sibling groups
ASK - About Special Kids
www.aboutspecialkids.org
Indiana Resource Center for Autism
www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca
Mental Health Association
www.mentalhealthamericaindiana.net
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org (national)
www.namiindiana.org (state)
Special Needs Parent Support Group
Sponsored by Speedway United Methodist Church Special Needs Ministry and Westside Special Needs Network. For more information, contact the church office at 317.241.1563.
The Healing Touch of Books
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Books have long been a source of help and healing for children in challenging circumstances. Listed here are some of the books I have found to be most meaningful for difficult experiences.
The best approach is to read the book with your elementary-aged children, even if they can read it independently. This gives you the opportunity to discuss issues and answer questions. You have the chance to see how your child responds to the book. Be sure you read the book yourself before sharing it with your child. For middle school or high school youth, find time to talk about the book with them once they have read it. More topics and titles will be added. |
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Death, Grief and Loss
FOR CHILDRENGentle Willow
Joyce Mills When Dinosaurs Die Lauren and Marc Brown Badger’s Parting Gifts Susan Varley The Tenth Good Thing About Barney Judith Viorst Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs Tomie De Paola When a Pet Dies Fred Rogers I Miss You: A First Look at Death Pat Thomas |
FOR TEENSHow It Feels When A Parent Dies
Jill Krementz Losing Someone You Love: When a Brother or Sister Dies Elizabeth Richter When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens About Giving and Healing M.E. Gootman A Ring of Endless Light Madeleine L’Engle Learning to Say Goodbye Eda LeShan |
Divorce
Divorce
Fred Rogers
Dinosaurs Divorce
Marc Brown
What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce?: A Survival Guide for Kids
Kent Winchester, et al.
At Daddy's on Saturdays
Linda Girard
Charlie Anderson
Barbara Abercrombie
Help! A Girl’s Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies
Nancy Holyoke
It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear
Vicki Lansky
Fred Rogers
Dinosaurs Divorce
Marc Brown
What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce?: A Survival Guide for Kids
Kent Winchester, et al.
At Daddy's on Saturdays
Linda Girard
Charlie Anderson
Barbara Abercrombie
Help! A Girl’s Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies
Nancy Holyoke
It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear
Vicki Lansky
Emotions/feelings
What to Do When Your Temper Flares
Dawn Huebner
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck
Dawn Huebner
What to Do When You Worry Too Much
Dawn Huebner
Dawn Huebner
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck
Dawn Huebner
What to Do When You Worry Too Much
Dawn Huebner
Self-Esteem
Charlie the Caterpillar
Dom Deluise
Chrysanthemum
Kevin Henkes
You Are Special
Max Lucado
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem
G. Kaufman
Dom Deluise
Chrysanthemum
Kevin Henkes
You Are Special
Max Lucado
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem
G. Kaufman
Friendship/social skills
How Full Is Your Bucket?
Tom Rath
How to Lose All Your Friends
Nancy Carlson
One
Kathryn Otoshi
The Sneetches
Dr. Seuss
A Smart Girl's Guide to Friendship Troubles
Patti Criswell
Simon’s Hook
Karen Burnett
Speak Up and Get Along!
S. Cooper
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem
G. Kaufman
Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends: Dealing with Bullies and Bossiness and Finding a Better Way
P. Criswell
Tom Rath
How to Lose All Your Friends
Nancy Carlson
One
Kathryn Otoshi
The Sneetches
Dr. Seuss
A Smart Girl's Guide to Friendship Troubles
Patti Criswell
Simon’s Hook
Karen Burnett
Speak Up and Get Along!
S. Cooper
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem
G. Kaufman
Stand Up for Yourself and Your Friends: Dealing with Bullies and Bossiness and Finding a Better Way
P. Criswell
Assertiveness/bullying
Nobody Knew What to Do
B. McCain
Simon’s Hook
Karen Burnett
Speak Up and Get Along!
S. Cooper
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem
G. Kaufman
B. McCain
Simon’s Hook
Karen Burnett
Speak Up and Get Along!
S. Cooper
Stick Up for Yourself: Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem
G. Kaufman