Events

Games Night
Jan
7

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills -Week 1
Jan
8

Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills -Week 1

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Teen Hangout
Jan
8

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

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ASD Parent support group
Jan
9

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 1
Jan
11

Dungeons & Dragons Week 1

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 2
Jan
15

Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 2

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 2
Jan
18

Dungeons & Dragons Week 2

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 3
Jan
22

Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 3

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 3
Jan
25

Dungeons & Dragons Week 3

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 4
Jan
29

Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 4

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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ASD Parent support group
Jan
29

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Riding the Rollercoaster: DBT Skills Orientation
Jan
30

Riding the Rollercoaster: DBT Skills Orientation

Explore DBT and other services to understand teen emotions & build coping skills.

This virtual workshop for teens 13-18 and their parents runs on Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm-8:30pm

The fee is $20 per family

This workshop is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN CPMHN (C) who has been practicing DBT for 17 years and has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

To register, please email hello@innerworkslondon.com or call 226-400-4330

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 4
Feb
1

Dungeons & Dragons Week 4

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Games Night
Feb
4

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 5
Feb
5

Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 5

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 5
Feb
8

Dungeons & Dragons Week 5

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 6
Feb
12

Riding the Rollercoaster: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills - Week 6

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Teen Hangout
Feb
12

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

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ASD Parent support group
Feb
13

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 6
Feb
15

Dungeons & Dragons Week 6

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 7
Feb
22

Dungeons & Dragons Week 7

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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ASD Parent support group
Feb
26

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Riding the Rollercoaster: DBT Skills Orientation
Feb
27

Riding the Rollercoaster: DBT Skills Orientation

Explore DBT and other services to understand teen emotions & build coping skills.

This virtual workshop for teens 13-18 and their parents runs on Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm-8:30pm

The fee is $20 per family

This workshop is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN CPMHN (C) who has been practicing DBT for 17 years and has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

To register, please email hello@innerworkslondon.com or call 226-400-4330

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 8
Mar
1

Dungeons & Dragons Week 8

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Games Night
Mar
4

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 9
Mar
8

Dungeons & Dragons Week 9

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

January 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22

March 1, 8

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Teen Hangout
Mar
12

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

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ASD Parent support group
Mar
13

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 1
Mar
19

Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 1

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 2
Mar
26

Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 2

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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ASD Parent support group
Mar
26

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Games Night
Apr
1

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 3
Apr
2

Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 3

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 4
Apr
9

Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 4

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Teen Hangout
Apr
9

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

View Event →
ASD Parent support group
Apr
10

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

View Event →
Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 5
Apr
16

Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 5

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 6
Apr
23

Riding the Rollercoaster: Youth Exploring Solutions - Week 6

A DBT skills group is a structured, supportive, and educational environment designed to help adolescents develop crucial life skills for managing their emotions and behaviors.

Topics covered: Emotional regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness, mindfulness, distress tolerance, using Middle Path Skills following the youth/family model of DBT.

The group is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN and is for youth 13-18 years old.

Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with specialty mental health designation and is fully trained in and has practiced comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for 17 years. She has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

The fee for this 6 week group is $570.

Please email hello@innerworkslondon.com to see if this group is right for your teen. Please note that you must attend an orientation session before being eligible to join the weekly group.

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ASD Parent support group
Apr
30

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

View Event →
Games Night
May
6

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

View Event →
ASD Parent support group
May
8

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Teen Hangout
May
14

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

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ASD Parent support group
May
28

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Games Night
Jun
3

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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Teen Hangout
Jun
11

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

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ASD Parent support group
Jun
12

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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ASD Parent support group
Jun
25

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Riding the Rollercoaster: DBT Skills Orientation
Dec
4

Riding the Rollercoaster: DBT Skills Orientation

Explore DBT and other services to understand teen emotions & build coping skills.

This virtual workshop for teens 13-18 and their parents runs on Wednesday, December 4th at 7pm-8:30pm

The fee is $20 per family

This workshop is facilitated by Jennifer Wilson, RN CPMHN (C) who has been practicing DBT for 17 years and has worked with adolescents, young people and their families for over thirty-five years in both an inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital setting.

To register, please email hello@innerworkslondon.com or call 226-400-4330

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Games Night
Dec
3

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $80/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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Dungeons & Dragons Single Adventure
Nov
30

Dungeons & Dragons Single Adventure

For youth aged 12-18

Saturday, November 30th

The fee for this group is $75

This group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, RSW and Dungeon Master Rob

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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ASD Parent support group
Nov
27

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Minecraft Club Week 4
Nov
24

Minecraft Club Week 4

For children aged 13-18

4 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM


November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club - Week 4
Nov
24

Minecraft Club - Week 4

For children aged 7-12

4 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00


November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club Week 3
Nov
17

Minecraft Club Week 3

For children aged 13-18

4 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM


November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club - Week 3
Nov
17

Minecraft Club - Week 3

For children aged 7-12

4 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00


November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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ASD Parent support group
Nov
14

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Teen Hangout
Nov
13

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

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Minecraft Club Week 2
Nov
10

Minecraft Club Week 2

For children aged 13-18

4 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM


November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club - Week 2
Nov
10

Minecraft Club - Week 2

For children aged 7-12

4 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00


November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 9
Nov
9

Dungeons & Dragons Week 9

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Games Night
Nov
5

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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Minecraft Club Week 1
Nov
3

Minecraft Club Week 1

For children aged 13-18

4 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM


November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th.

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club - Week 1
Nov
3

Minecraft Club - Week 1

For children aged 7-12

4 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00


November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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ASD Parent support group
Oct
30

ASD Parent support group

Join us for our parent peer support group for parents of youth (15+) and young adults on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 630-830 PM to discuss the unique challenges of parenting older kids on the spectrum. We discuss things like DSO, post secondary planning, and independent living.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Minecraft Club Week 3
Oct
27

Minecraft Club Week 3

For children aged 13-18

3 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM


October 6th, 20th, and 27th (We will be skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club - Week 3
Oct
27

Minecraft Club - Week 3

For children aged 7-12

3 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00


October 6th, 20th, 27th (We are skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 7
Oct
26

Dungeons & Dragons Week 7

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Minecraft Club Week 2
Oct
20

Minecraft Club Week 2

For children aged 13-18

3 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM


October 6th, 20th, and 27th (We will be skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club - Week 2
Oct
20

Minecraft Club - Week 2

For children aged 7-12

3 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00


October 6th, 20th, 27th (We are skipping Oct 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 6
Oct
19

Dungeons & Dragons Week 6

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Teen Hangout
Oct
16

Teen Hangout

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist.

The group meets one Wednesday a month 6:30-8:00 PM and is supervised by Marissa Parker, RP.  

Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.
Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 5
Oct
12

Dungeons & Dragons Week 5

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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ASD Parent support group
Oct
10

ASD Parent support group

Join Marissa Parker, and Virginia Ridley for our parent peer support group for parents of any age child/youth/young adult on the spectrum. This group meet’s monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM.

There is no fee for this group

Please register in advance by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

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Minecraft Club Week 1
Oct
6

Minecraft Club Week 1

For children aged 13-18

3 weeks on Sundays 12:15-1:45PM


October 6th, 20th, and 27th (We will be skipping the 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Minecraft Club - Week 1
Oct
6

Minecraft Club - Week 1

For children aged 7-12

3 weeks on Sundays 10:30 -12:00


October 6th, 20th, 27th (We are skipping Oct 13th for Thanksgiving)

The group is facilitated by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  

Register by emailing: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Minecraft, a popular sandbox video game, has shown significant therapeutic value across various domains.

Cognitive Benefits
Problem-Solving Skills: Minecraft requires players to gather resources, plan, and execute strategies to achieve goals, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Creativity: The game's open-ended nature allows players to build and create structures, fostering creativity and innovation.
Emotional and Mental Health

Stress Relief: Engaging in Minecraft can be a relaxing activity, providing a break from daily stressors and allowing players to unwind.

Emotional Expression: Players can express their emotions and thoughts through their creations, providing a healthy outlet for emotional release.
Social Benefits

Collaboration and Communication: Multiplayer mode encourages teamwork, communication, and social interaction, which can be particularly beneficial for individuals with social anxiety or those on the autism spectrum.

Community Building: Joining online communities and participating in group projects fosters a sense of belonging and community.
Educational Benefits

Learning and Education: Minecraft is used in educational settings to teach subjects like mathematics, history, and geography. It promotes engagement and interactive learning.

Executive Functioning: Managing resources, planning, and organizing tasks in Minecraft can improve executive functioning skills.
Therapeutic Interventions

Autism Therapy: Minecraft has been used as a therapeutic tool for children with autism, helping them develop social skills, improve communication, and reduce anxiety.

Spatial awareness: Minecraft helps to improve spatial awareness.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Therapists use Minecraft to create scenarios and role-playing exercises to address various psychological issues.

The fee for the group is $520 and includes material to take home (a Nintendo Switch Lite, and physical copy of the game), a discount is available if youth bring a Switch or Switch Lite ($300 discount) and Minecraft for the Switch ($40 discount).

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Dungeons & Dragons Week 4
Oct
5

Dungeons & Dragons Week 4

For youth aged 12-18

9 weeks on Saturdays:

Sept 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9

This group is facilitated by James Das, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying) and Dungeon Master Scott

Register by emailing hello@innerworkslondon.com

Please include your child’s name and age.

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG), offers a wide range of therapeutic benefits. These benefits extend across cognitive, emotional, social, and educational domains, making D&D a valuable tool in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: D&D involves complex scenarios that require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive flexibility and critical thinking.

Creativity and Imagination: Players create characters and storylines, fostering creativity and imaginative thinking.

Memory and Recall: Keeping track of character details, game rules, and storyline elements can improve memory and recall abilities.

Executive Functioning: Planning actions, managing resources, and making decisions in the game can strengthen executive functioning skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Emotional Regulation: Role-playing different scenarios helps players practice emotional regulation and empathy by experiencing and managing various emotions.

Stress Relief: Engaging in an immersive game can provide an enjoyable escape from daily stressors, promoting relaxation and stress relief.

Self-Expression: Creating and playing characters allows for self-expression, helping players explore and express different aspects of their personalities.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully navigating challenges and achieving goals in the game can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: D&D requires players to communicate effectively with each other, enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: The game involves group decision-making and teamwork, promoting collaboration and cooperative problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular gameplay sessions provide opportunities for social interaction, helping players develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Players learn to negotiate and resolve conflicts within the game, promoting healthy conflict resolution skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: D&D can involve elements of history, mythology, mathematics, and literature, providing educational content in an engaging context.

Literacy Skills: Reading and writing character backstories, game rules, and in-game notes can improve literacy skills.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making strategic decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Anxiety and Depression: D&D can provide a supportive and engaging environment that helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): The game can be used to improve social skills, communication, and imaginative play for individuals with ASD.

Trauma and PTSD: Role-playing can offer a safe way to explore and process traumatic experiences, aiding in trauma recovery.

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Games Night
Oct
1

Games Night

This group meets once per month, board and card games, drawing/art, conversation - all supervised and supported by a therapist. Group meets the first Tuesday of the month 6:00-7:30 PM and is supervised by Rebecca D’Agostin, BSW.  Youth can register for single sessions, the fee is $60/ session.

Register by email: hello@innerworkslondon.com

Cognitive Benefits

Problem-Solving Skills: Many board games require strategic thinking and problem-solving, enhancing cognitive abilities.

Attention and Focus: Playing board games demands concentration and focus, which can help improve attention span and cognitive control.

Memory Enhancement: Games that involve recalling information, such as rules or previous moves, can boost memory and recall skills.

Emotional and Mental Health Benefits

Stress Reduction: Engaging in board games provides a fun and enjoyable activity that can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Emotional Regulation: Through playing, teens learn to manage emotions such as frustration, excitement, and disappointment in a controlled environment.

Self-Esteem and Confidence: Successfully playing and winning games can boost self-esteem and confidence.

Support Network Building: Creating an atmosphere of safety to talk about anything in a safe envionrment and build connections if desired to carry this on outside of group with other teens. This outside of group piece is not facilitated but the group has potential for this to occur.

Creating Understanding: The ability to discuss topics in a peer support manner.

Social Benefits

Communication Skills: Board games require players to communicate, share ideas, and articulate strategies, enhancing verbal communication skills.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Many board games involve team play, which teaches cooperation, teamwork, and collective problem-solving.

Social Interaction: Regular participation in a social group provides opportunities for social interaction, helping teens develop social skills and form friendships.

Conflict Resolution: Teens learn to handle disagreements and resolve conflicts amicably, promoting healthy social interactions.

Educational Benefits

Learning and Knowledge: Some board games are educational, teaching subjects like history, geography, and mathematics in an engaging way.

Critical Thinking: Analyzing game scenarios and making decisions enhances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Therapeutic Interventions

Social Anxiety: Board game groups can be a safe space for teens with social anxiety to practice social skills and build confidence in interacting with peers.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Board games can be used in therapy to improve social skills, communication, and turn-taking for teens with ASD.

All of our groups are therapeutic groups and open to both clients and non clients. Receipts will be provided. Spaces are limited for each group. The group fee may be covered by private insurance benefits as they are psychotherapy groups, and are covered for those who have OAP funding. Registration is required for all groups.

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