Group programs for Children
Therapeutic group sessions have been a pillar of Speech & Communication since its creation
and have evolved alongside the center.Initially, these sessions began as generalization groups within the speech therapy department.
Over time, they have developed and specialized to encompass the objectives of other
therapeutic disciplines. Now, these groups are finely tailored to match the specific profiles and
individual goals of each child, offering a more targeted and effective therapeutic experience.Each academic year, we propose therapeutic groups within the initial scientific subgroups and
the broader interdisciplinary team. This proposal is based on categorizing our children
according to their most pressing needs.Key therapeutic groups for children at our center include:
- Social skills development groups.
- Groups for children with verbal dyspraxia.
- School readiness groups for toddlers.
- Groups for children and teenagers experiencing speech flow (rhythm) difficulties.
The most valuable investment in our journey is in ourselves – in our physical and mental health, our ability to communicate, and our capacity to shape our future… – Mrs. Sofia Vagena
Our partners
In all our therapeutic group programs, our partners meticulously design the plan and set goals
for each group, maintain detailed records, and evaluate the effectiveness of their interventions using structured activities and specific assessment tools at both the start and end of the
program.Our groups have earned an excellent reputation, attracting children who come to our center
specifically for these group sessions, not only from Peristeri but also from the broader Western
Suburbs of Athens.
Ομαδικά Προγράμματα Γονέων
Parent groups at our center are organized systematically and are categorized into two types:
open seminar-style groups and closed psychotherapy-oriented groups.At the start of each academic year, our interdisciplinary team selects the topics for these parent
groups, drawing upon therapists’ feedback from the parents themselves. The details of the
relevant program are then communicated to parents through our secretariat.The topics proposed for these parent groups typically center around issues such as discipline,
setting boundaries, managing home study routines, sibling relationships, and behavior in
school, among others.Participants in these groups are usually parents of children enrolled in our center’s intervention
programs, but we also welcome independent parents from areas including Peristeri, Kolonos,
Sepolia, Petroupoli, Ilion, Chaidari, Aegaleo, and beyond.
