Our teen groups are full of connection, co-regulation, & skill-building!
All groups are available through the Children’s Long-Term Support Waiver (CLTS) state-wide, Comprehensive Community Services in Eau Claire, Dunn, Chippewa, and Pierce counties, and self-pay.
Summer groups are open for youth who just completed 6th-12th grade. Referrals and registration are due 2 weeks before the group start date.
Skill-Building Groups + Workshops
CCS & CLTS Participants: Express interest to your county worker & ask them to complete the referral form below.
Mindfulness through Bead Embroidery
This workshop-style group combines simple mindfulness practices like judgement-free noticing and body awareness with the calming rhythm of hand sewing. Teens will practice frustration tolerance skills in real time while using bead embroidery as the mindfulness tool. Participants will leave the group with a new, accessible tool to practice mindfulness at home. No sewing experience needed!
Group Capacity: 8 participants
(Minimum of 5 registered participants)
June 22-25 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
The Family Room Office: 1813 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: $300
Confident & Connected: Virtual Healthy Friendships Group
Confident & Connected is a Virtual Healthy Friendships Group designed for teens who attend school outside of the traditional school environment, including homeschool and virtual learning. Teens will build practical skills for initiating and maintaining conversations, managing social anxiety, repairing social missteps, and navigating healthy online interactions, all in a supportive, structured space focused on building real-world confidence and connection.
Mondays: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 8/3, 8/10 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Virtual: Via Google Meet
Cost: $250
DIY: Coping Skills Kit- FULL! Accepting referrals for the waitlist.
DIY: Coping Skills Kit is a hands-on group where teens build their own personalized set of tools to manage stress, anxiety, and big emotions. Teens learn how their brain and body respond to stress (including concepts like “flipping your lid” and the window of tolerance) and explore what actually helps them feel more regulated. Each session includes exploring sensory tools: taste testing sour candy, creating fidgets, and more! Teens will leave the group with their own, personalized kit.
Group Capacity: 8 participants
(Minimum of 5 registered participants)
July 13-16 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
The Family Room Office: 1813 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: $200
Mindfulness through Baking - FULL! Accepting referrals for the waitlist.
Mindfulness through Baking helps teens learn how to slow down, reset, and manage stress through simple baking activities. Each session combines easy, approachable recipes with calming, guided mindfulness practices. The kitchen becomes a space to practice patience, stay present, and work through frustration in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Teens are introduced to baking in a new way that can be used as a coping skill at home.
Group Capacity: 6 participants
August 10-13 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
The Family Room Office: 1813 Brackett Ave, Eau Claire
Cost: $300
COMING SOON: Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Caregivers
Developed by Robyn Gobbel, “Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents” helps parents, caregivers, and caring adults learn to understand and respond to the most baffling behaviors. While not mandatory for parents of youth enrolled in teen coaching, it is highly encouraged. Open to all parents, not just parents of youth enrolled in coaching! Currently a Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors Course Facilitator in Training. Join our newsletter for upcoming offerings!
Open to parents and caregivers with youth enrolled in the Children’s Long Term Support Waiver (CLTS) or Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) in Buffalo, Chippewa, Eau Claire, Dunn, and Pierce Counties. Adult CCS Participants are welcome!
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Teen Group FAQs
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Our groups are designed for teens who are able to participate in a small group setting with some independence.
This group is best suited for teens who can engage with peers, tolerate minor frustrations, use materials safely, and participate in structured activities without 1-on-1 support.
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It’s okay if your teen feels nervous, takes time to warm up, or prefers not to share right away. Many teens benefit from a low-pressure environment where participation can happen at their own pace. However, this group may not be the best fit for teens who require frequent redirection, individualized behavioral support, or who may become physically unsafe in a group setting.
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Each session includes a predictable routine with a mix of hands-on activities, movement, and skill practice. Groups are structured but intentionally low-pressure to support engagement without overwhelming participants.
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CCS & CLTS Families: Express interest to your county worker & have them complete the referral form on the top of the page.
Self-Pay Families: Complete the form at the top of the page.
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Registration and referrals are due 2 weeks before the group start date.
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Unless otherwise noted in the group description, summer groups are open for youth who just completed 6th-12th grade.