Social Connections Group for Neurodivergent Adults
One of our HEALing Families Support Groups
About the group
- If you (or your adult child) are struggling with day-to-day life and need support, this is the group for you.
- Designed for adults ages 18-29 with verbal fluency.
- Led by a licensed therapist with lived experience.
- Group therapy is fraction of the cost of one-on-one therapy, with similar benefits. 100% confidential.
Some of the issues we cover include (but are not limited to):
- Understanding your diagnosis/how your brain works differently
- How to navigate relationships/friendships
- A safe place with like-minded people who “get it”
- Communicating & connecting with new friends
- Managing stress & regulating your own emotions
- Adulting 101: We’ll cover any “adulting” topics you’re struggling with (independent living skills, planning meals, saving money, how to recognize email/phone scams, making plans for the future)
When:
- Begins Wednesday October 8th 6-7pm
- Meets every other Wednesdays for six sessions.
Where:
Puzzle Peace Counseling
13500 Sutton Park Dr. S. #801 Jacksonville, FL 32224
Cost:
$300 for the entire 6 sessions ($50 per session)
Payment must be received at time of registration and we offer the option of splitting it into two payments. We have room for up to six participants, and it fills up quickly.
Meet your group leader, Paige Shadden, LMHC (she/her)
Life can be overwhelming, and I am here to help you make sense of it- with compassion and without judgement. My goal is to help clients navigate life’s challenges and build lasting tools for change. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and loved ones of neurodivergent individuals. I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology from University of Florida and my Masters and Specialist degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida State University. I aim to create a safe, nonjudgemental space for my clients using a multicultural, trauma-informed lens in order to help facilitate creating the change you want to see in your life. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families, specifically those holding LGBTQ+ identities.
I use a person-centered, collaborative approach and believe in individually tailoring my approach to fit each client, however tend to gravitate towards modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also frequently utilize attachment theory and mindfulness principles in my therapeutic work.
Complete the form below to begin your registration for our Neurodivergent Adult Group
Please add “ND Adult group” in the comments section.
Our HEALing Families Support groups have been running since 2011!
We are so grateful for financial grants from the HEAL Foundation so we can continue these programs for those who cannot afford it.
