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.