Middle School Girls Group
Do you notice your daughter experiencing a wider and bigger range of emotions? Is your daughter beginning to pay more attention to who she is? Does it feel like her friend group is or will change soon? Do you desire for her to be able to practice sharing emotions appropriately? Would she find it beneficial to have another place to process?
These are normal and developmentally appropriate transitions from childhood to adolescence. While appropriate, it can sometimes be hard for her and those who love her (you!). This group is a good fit for most girls in 6th- 8th grade. Group members will explore common middle school stressors and develop healthy coping skills. Group members will expand emotional literacy, healthy relationships, friendship skills, advocacy tools, thought life, and effective ways to cope with stress. Through psychoeducation, expressive arts, and mindfulness activities, group members will explore ways to thrive in middle school. We will process a new topic every week as well as current stressors in your daughter’s life.
If this feels like it could be a good fit for your daughter, please reach out to Lauren Herndon to assess together. You can simply use this form or email her directly at Lauren@gracenovacounseling.com.
Come join us this winter! Hot chocolate is always provided.
GROUP DETAILS
Cost: $100 per session + $95 half hour parent intake session
Who: 6th - 8th Grade Girls
When: Wednesdays, Feb. 5th- March 12th, 6:45-8PM
Where: 8227 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22182 suite 210
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Group Leader
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Lauren Herndon
Lauren is a licensed professional counselor and specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Prior to pursuing a career in counseling, Lauren worked many years on church staff working with Children’s Ministry, postgraduate young adults, and community groups.
As a counselor, Lauren aims to provide a warm and inviting space where clients can explore more of their story and begin to heal. Using a holistic and integrative approach tailored to the needs of her clients, Lauren incorporates Child-Centered Play Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT informed), Theraplay®-informed practice, and mindfulness techniques. She works with clients who are exploring areas of anxiety, depression, suicidal/self-harming thoughts, life transitions, grief and loss, unmet expectations, behavioral issues, and emotional regulation.
Lauren is a Registered Play Therapist™ and EMDR trained.
Lauren lives with her husband, Nate, and daughter in Arlington, VA. She enjoys being with family and friends, playing pickleball, reading, and being outside as much as possible.