The Anxiety “Coping Cat” Group

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What is the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Group?

Our Anxiety "Coping Cat" Groups are evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatments tailored for children and adolescents aged 6-14 with mild to moderate levels of anxiety. The programs include education, coping skills training, mindfulness training, and gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations, as well as homework assignments. During treatment, participants learn to recognize and manage anxious feelings and develop effective coping strategies.

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Who Can Benefit from an Anxiety Group?

Our Anxiety "Coping Cat" Groups are tailored for children ages 6-14. The programs are specifically designed for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety who may have a diagnosis of:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Social phobia
Separation anxiety disorder

What Are the Components of the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Groups?

The Anxiety "Coping Cat" Program is typically administered over 8-16 weeks. In the first 8 sessions, children and teens are trained on specific concepts, and then practice and reinforce those concepts from the session. After learning concepts and strategies, children and teens practice the new skills in both imaginary and real life situations varying from:

Low stress/low anxiety to high stress/high anxiety scenarios
Recognizing and understanding anxious feelings and physical responses to anxiety
Clarifying thoughts and feelings in stressful situations
Developing personalized coping plans
Practicing self-evaluation and reinforcing positive coping skills

What Are the Goals of the Anxiety "Coping Cat" Group?

Reduction in anxiety, fear, and frequency of negative thoughts
Increased ability to manage and cope with stressful situations
Improved recognition and understanding of anxiety triggers
Enhanced coping strategies for real-life situations

Group Schedule

Groups run based on interest. If you're interested in one of our groups, please contact us. For skill building and support related to the benefits of this group, MPG can also create a tailored treatment plan based on individual service(s) or other types of support if there is not a group actively running at the time.

Group Leader(s)

Groups are led by skilled clinicians or clinical trainees

Pricing

Upper West Side: Standard pricing is $1,500 total plus a $300 intake for 10 child/adolescent sessions and one parent session, paid in full before the group starts.

Long Island City: Standard pricing is $850 total and includes intake for 8 child/adolescent sessions and one parent session, paid in full before the group starts. The intake includes a comprehensive intake packet and a brief in-person interview with the parents and child. This intake helps assess fit, understand the child/teen’s behavior, and identify goals for the program.

Assessment

The intake may provide a diagnosis for children to use for out-of-network reimbursement from insurance for the group fee.

Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds or makeup dates for missed classes. Full payment is required upfront.

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