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Children/Teen Counseling Groups

If you would like to register, make a referral, or have questions on any of the following groups call (605) 343-7262 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time. Credit cards, insurance, and Title 19 accepted. Groups may be cancelled for insufficient enrollment.


Building Self-Reliant Teens

This on-going group is open to both boys and girls, ages 13 to 18 years old. Teens will focus on developing positive life skills and increase self-reliance in efforts to cope with a stressful world.

When:
Call for dates & times.

Where:
Behavior Management Systems
350 Elk Street, Rapid City

Presented by:
Mike Sprung, MSW, CSW-PIP.
Mike is a Certified Social Worker and has been in professional practice since 1987. His specialty includes counseling services for children and adolescents regarding anxiety, behavior problems, and depression.

Cost:
Call for fees.

Topics include:

  • Increasing Personal Capabilities: Getting the most from your life
  • Relationships: Building closer ties with others
  • Values Clarification: What’s important to me?
  • Judgmental Skills: Knowing right from wrong


Discovery: A Therapy Group for Children

This seven-week program is designed for boys and girls, ages 8 to 11 years old. Through group activities and discussions, children with emotional or behavior problems will learn to better understand themselves and manage their relationships with others.

When:
Call for dates & times.

Where:
Behavior Management Systems
350 Elk Street, Rapid City

Who:
Boys and girls, ages 8 to 11 years old, with self-esteem problems, difficulty communicating their thoughts and feelings, and/or trouble getting along with others.

Presented by:
Mike Sprung, MSW, CSW-PIP
Mike is a Certified Social Worker and has been in professional practice since 1986. His areas of expertise include counseling services for children regarding anxiety, behavior problems, and depression.

Lynnette Barse, MS
Lynnette holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology and has been in professional practice since 1988. Her areas of expertise include counseling for a variety of issues related to children.

Cost:
Call for fees. (reduced fees based on income available)

Topics include:

  • Self-esteem
  • Team work
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Decision-making


Divorce for Children: A group for children adjusting to separation or divorce

The group is for boys and girls in first to fifth grade that are having problems adjusting to their parents separation or divorce. During this eight-week group, children will receive both education on what is happening to themselves and their family, and therapy regarding emotional or behavioral problems associated to the new family arrangement.

When:
Call for dates & times. Parents are invited and strongly encouraged to attend the first and last sessions.

Where:
Behavior Management Systems, Inc.
350 Elk Street, Rapid City.

Presented by:
Lynnette Barse, MS, LPC
Lynnette is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science degree in clinical psychology. She has been in professional practice since 1988. Her areas of expertise include counseling for a variety of issues related to children.

Cost:
Call for fees. Reduced fee based on income available. Pre-screening required for new Behavior Management Systems clients. Credit cards, insurance, and Title 19 accepted.

Topics include:

  • What is divorce
  • Common emotions children will experience
  • Communicating feelings about self, each parent, and the separation/divorce
  • Am I to blame?
  • Legal proceedings of divorce
  • Adjusting to life-style changes, including living arrangements, finances, extra responsibilities, and new parental relationships
  • Your PARENTS LOVE FOR YOU - one thing that doesn''t change!


Youth Anger Management Group

The group is open to young people, ages 12 to 17, who have problems managing anger and aggression. During ten weekly sessions group members will have a chance to develop an understanding of what causes them to feel angry and act aggressively; and to learn and practice skills to help them reduce the frequency and intensity of anger and aggression.

When:
Call for dates & times. Parents are encouraged to attend the first session.

Where:
Behavior Management Systems
350 Elk Street, Rapid City

Presented by:
Bob Holmes, MSW, CSW-PIP, LMFT.
Bob is a Certified Social Worker and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, is an assistant Professor of Counseling as South Dakota State University. He has been in practice since 1977. His areas of expertise include counseling for children, adolescents, and adults regarding anger, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, stress, and emotional/relationship issues.

Cost:
Call for fees.(Adjustable fee based on income also available. Screening/orientation session required prior to first group session.)

Topics include:

  • Understanding the causes and consequences of anger
  • Understanding the difference between anger and aggression
  • Noticing anger cues
  • Noticing anger thoughts and using anger reducing thoughts
  • Thinking ahead
  • Using anger-reducing behavior
  • Self-evaluation, self-coaching, and self -reward
  • Stopping anger-provoking behavior
  • Conflict-resolution skills