HERE IS A LIST OF THERAPY GROUPS OFFRERED BY WGW - ALL GROUPS ARE ONGOING
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In all groups involving children and adolescents, each prospective member will be evaluated and placed in an age-appropriate therapy group. Please note that when a group is for "children," the age range is 6-9 or 10-13; for "adolescents," it is 14-18.
Click on the title for a description of the group.
Preteen Socialization Group For Children (Ages 10 to 13)
We have designed this group to enhance the self-esteem of pre-teens who belong to this age group. As the group progresses, the leader will assist these pre-teens in identifying and expressing difficult feelings as they cope with daily life stressors and situations. Some of these might be disappointment, frustration, anger, family changes, anxiety - as well as a variety of problems that arise in the daily life of pre-teens.
Group members will develop their social skills through social awareness as they become more aware of personal responsibility and respect for the rights of others; problem solving, mutual aid, and team work. Structured discussions and activities as well as music and other creative mediums will be utilized to facilitate group discussion and mutual support.
Susan Ciardiello, LCSW - Preteen & Adolescent Groups
Susan Ciardiello is a licenced clinical social worker pursuing her doctoral degree in social work at the Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She holds a Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland.
Ms. Ciardiello's area of expertise is social group work with children and adolescents. She is a published author whose writings include a book ACTivities for Group Work with School Age Children as well as a chapter in a book on group work with adolescents.
She is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the International Professional Organization and The Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups. Currently working as a clinical social worker at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center. Sue works with adolescents, young adults, families, and couples individually and in groups.
Marnie J. Cohen, LMSW - Children Socialization Groups
Marnie J. Cohen is a Licensed Social Worker. She received her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College, School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Education from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire.
Marnie's area of expertise is working with young children and families using play therapy. In addition, Marnie is trained in and practices Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy with children. Marnie also has a private psychotherapy practice in Hartsdale in which she conducts individual, family, and group psychotherapy. She is currently running divorce and loss groups with children as part of this practice.
Marnie has worked extensively in non-for-profit agency settings as a psychotherapist. Part of this work has been developing attachment groups for parents and their children in the shelter system, developing a psychoeducational program for young adults, working with children in a therapeutic nursery as well as in intensive therapeutic groups, and working collaboratively with school systems and artists in aiding children who were affected by the events from September 11, 2001. Marnie is a member of the Association for Play Therapy and the National Association of Social Workers.
Dealing with Divorce For Children & Adolescents
Two separate groups, one for each age level will deal with anxiety, disappointment, loyalty issues and stress that may be involved in making the transitions that arise when there's a divorce in the family. Young people will especially focus on how to renegotiate important relations and the best ways to deal with family and friends.
Bereavement Group For Adults
This group is designed to sustain men and women who are suffering from loss of a parent, spouse/partner, sibling or child. The group offers Interpersonal support, psychological insight and effective coping strategies to help members deal with natural and complicated mourning. In addition, depression, loneliness, and relationships with family and friends will be addressed.
Managing Anxiety Group For Adults
Men and women often experience a wide spectrum of anxious feelings, from general anxiety to the more extreme (including those with OCD, phobias, etc.) ones. Group members will learn to better manage their anxiety using specific cognitive-behavioral modification techniques to foster a less anxious, better quality of life.
Healthful Living & Weight Loss Group For Adults
This group will help members to improve their eating habits and overall wellness regimen. They will learn to end their struggle with their eating habits (i.e., eating too fast, too much, the wrong things) and be comfortable with themselves. Also, they will learn what it takes and how to accomplish their overall health and fitness goals.
Susan Ciardiello is a licenced clinical social worker pursuing her doctoral degree in social work at the Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She holds a Masters of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland.
Marnie J. Cohen is a Licensed Social Worker. She received her Masters in Social Work from Hunter College, School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Education from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire.
