Therapy for kids with big feelings and needing emotional regulation.

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Help your child gain confidence, manage big emotions, and build lifelong coping tools—in a fun, supportive setting | AGES 6YO-9YO

Help Your Child Understand Their Feelings—& Know What to Do With Them

a 60-minute group where kids will learn how to identify feelings + practice coping tools

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During this 60-minute group, your child will:

Big feelings can make everyday moments—like making friends, following directions, or bouncing back from disappointment—feel really overwhelming.
If your child struggles to stay calm, express their emotions, or manage frustration in social or school settings, they’re not alone. This group offers fun, creative ways to build emotional confidence—one coping skill at a time.

  • Learn how to notice and name big feelings (like worry, frustration, and sadness)

  • How to take calming breaths and relax their body

  • How to use positive self-talk and happy thoughts

  • How to use distraction and movement as healthy coping skills

Through creative activities, sensory play, and calming routines, they'll discover simple coping strategies they can confidently use at home, at school, and in friendships—long after the group ends.

who is this group for?

This group is a great fit if your child:

  • Is between 6–9 years old

  • Struggles with big feelings, meltdowns, or worries

  • Has a hard time calming down once upset

  • Would benefit from strengthening emotional coping skills within a supportive friendship-focused group.

No previous therapy experience is needed—just a willingness to join in and have fun!

GROUP DETAILS

Date: March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Time: 6:00–7:00 PM

Location:
277 Fairfield Rd
Fairfield, NJ 07004

Age Range: 6–9 years old

Cost: $25 per child | BCBS & AETNA are accepted *

Led by Kristen Hanisch, LCSW, specializing in anxiety, depression and emotional regulation

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