Social Skills Groups
Social groups that nurture connection, creativity, and emotional growth.
Social Skills Groups That Spark Confidence and Connection
Groups run during the traditional school year (September–May). Summer groups vary; join our interest list for updates.
Every child deserves a space to belong. Our social skills groups at Talcott provide welcoming, creative environments where your child can comfortably explore friendships, build critical social skills, and express themselves with growing confidence.
Through interest-based and imaginative play activities, our groups lay strong foundations for your child’s emotional development and social success.
Interest-Based Social Groups
When kids get to talk about what they love – LEGO®, gaming, building, or stories – they come alive. Our interest-based social groups create a low-pressure, high-engagement space where kids build social language and conversation skills through shared passions.
These groups are led by experienced clinicians who gently guide children toward skills like:
- Taking turns in conversation
- Reading social cues
- Expressing excitement appropriately
- Building friendships and confidence
We meet each child where they are—and help them connect through what excites them most.
Thematic Play Groups
In this creative, literature-inspired group, kids use their imaginations to explore social themes through play. One week it might be pirates, the next week a farmyard adventure – each session is rooted in shared storytelling and guided pretend play.
As children engage in themed role-play and games, they naturally strengthen:
- Perspective-taking
- Problem solving
- Cooperative play
- Transitioning between real and pretend worlds
- Early emotional regulation and self-expression
These sessions help children build social-emotional foundations in a joyful, nurturing setting – preparing them for friendships, school, and beyond.
Help for Families
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