Regulate and Relate: Social-Emotional Groups at TCPT
What Are Social-Emotional Communication Groups
What Are Social-Emotional Communication Groups
What Are Social-Emotional Communication Groups
Our Social-Emotional Communication Groups are small, supportive group sessions co-led by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and an Occupational Therapist (OT).
These groups are designed for children who:
- Struggle with emotional regulation
- Have difficulty expressing feelings
- Find it hard to connect with peers
- Need support with social language
Our Social-Emotional Communication Groups are small, supportive group sessions co-led by a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and an Occupational Therapist (OT).
These groups are designed for children who:
- Struggle with emotional regulation
- Have difficulty expressing feelings
- Find it hard to connect with peers
- Need support with social language and problem-solving
By combining speech therapy and occupational therapy, children learn how to understand emotions, regulate their bodies, and communicate effectively—all at the same time.
Who are these groups for
What Are Social-Emotional Communication Groups
What Are Social-Emotional Communication Groups
- Get overwhelmed easily
- Struggle with frustration or transitions
- Have difficulty making or keeping friends
- Experience anxiety, big emotions, or shutdowns
- Need support with pragmatic language (social language)
- Benefit from learning in a group setting
what do we target
What Are Social-Emotional Communication Groups
what do we target
- Identifying and naming emotions
- Self-regulation & calming strategies
- Flexible thinking
- Social problem-solving
- Peer interaction & cooperation
- Emotional expression
- Confidence and self-advocacy
Thrive Together: Building Confidence and Communication
what do groups look like
why do families love our groups
why do families love our groups
- Structured play & games
- Movement-based regulation activities
- Guided peer interaction
- Visual supports & hands-on learning
- Coaching in real-time moment
- Parent carryover strategies
Groups are intentionally small to ensure individual attention within a group setting.
why do families love our groups
why do families love our groups
why do families love our groups
- Child-centered and strength-based
- Real-life social practice (not worksheets)
- Safe, supportive environment
- Co-treatment means faster skill generalization
- Designed by clinicians who truly understand kids
group details
why do families love our groups
group details
- Ages: 4-16 years old
- Group Size: 3–6 children
- Session Length: 45 minutes
- Frequency: Weekly
- Payment: Private pay/insurance accepted
Our Philosophy
We believe children thrive when they feel safe, regulated, and understood. Communication grows best when emotions are supported first.