INTERACTIVE DISCOVERY GROUP THERAPY & WORKSHOPS
Interactive Discovery offers group therapy and workshops for children, teens, and adults, creating a unique environment for participants to develop skills and knowledge, learn from peers, and receive supportive feedback. Our commitment to the community we serve is at the heart of everything we do. With over 15 years of experience in facilitating groups and workshops, our seasoned clinicians bring a diverse range of expertise to our programs. This extensive background enables us to provide informative, enriching, and supportive experiences for all participants.
Many of our clients frequently ask, "Do other people feel this way? Is this normal?" In a group setting, participants find a safe space where their feelings and experiences are validated, helping to reduce feelings of isolation. Our groups typically run for 6 to 12 weeks, with occasional shorter workshops focusing on psychoeducation and skill-building.
We strive to meet the evolving needs of our community by continuously forming new groups and workshops based on feedback and requests. If there's a topic of interest that you don't see offered, please reach out to us—we would love to hear from you!
Social Skills Group for 3rd-5th Graders
When & Where?
Saturdays at 12pm, starting December 7th, 2024 @ 11th Street Office (163 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn NY 11215)
Group Description
A 8-week group for 3rd-5th graders looking for support with interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and emotion regulation skills.
In this group, your child will have the opportunity to:
Learn how to identify and express their emotions in playful and creative ways
Improve their relationships with others through empathy building, perspective taking, and conversation skills
Practice conflict-resolution skills by learning how to regulate their body and emotions, self-reflect and communicate with others effectively
Clinical Team
Sara ElMakawy, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of comprehensive experience working with children, adults, and families. She has provided mental health services in private practice, school, university, hospital, and residential settings. Sara’s therapeutic approach is person-centered, holistic, and trauma-informed. She profoundly values building positive therapeutic relationships with her clients. Sara creates an environment for clients to feel connected, safe, and empowered to facilitate hope, healing, and self-efficacy. Sara integrates various schools of thought to best support each person she works with. In her work with children, her approach draws heavily upon child-centered play therapy, internal family systems, and creative forms of expression and processing through art and movement.
Loss and Bereavement Group for Teens
When & Where?
Mondays from 7:15pm-8pm at our PPW Office (163 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215).
Group Description
Has your teen experienced the death of a loved one?
Are you looking for a safe place for them to get support?
This eight week group will focus on:
Getting support and solidarity from other teens that "get it."
Learning about natural reactions to grief or loss.
Increasing skills for self-care or coping after loss.
Having space to share memories about our loved ones.
Clinical Team
Elsa Obus, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with a Doctorate in School Psychology. She has extensive experience running loss and bereavement groups for people of all ages. Elsa’s therapeutic approach is informed by IFS, CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic modalities. Through this integrated approach, Elsa is able to help clients explore the impact of past experiences and patterns on current behavior, while also assisting them in developing skills for coping and healing in the here and now. While Elsa prioritizes the use of evidence-based practice and methodologies, she also welcomes creativity and curiosity by inviting clients to share their passions and interests in therapy. Elsa creates a safe space for individuals to explore their identities and interactions with these systems and work toward greater understanding of themselves and harmony in relationships. She prioritizes engaging in trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+-affirming, anti-racist, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
When & Where?
Starting January 2025!
Group Description
Are you seeking a safe and empowering environment for your neurodivergent teen?
This eight-week group will focus on:
Sharing Experiences: Open up about feelings in an affirming space.
Skill Development: Learn emotion regulation and self-advocacy skills in a relaxed setting.
Personal Growth: Foster authentic expression and self-discovery.
Peer Connections: Meet others who understand and appreciate your unique perspective.
Clinical Team
Ida Piker, Psy.D., is a post-doctoral fellow at Interactive Discovery, specializes in trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, and families. Her integrative approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic methods, and creative techniques like play and art therapy. Dr. Piker has extensive experience working with youth facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and emotional dysregulation, with a focus on neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+-inclusive care. She emphasizes collaboration with families and building strong therapeutic relationships to foster resilience and healing.
Support Group for Neurodivergent Teens
Check out our past group offerings!
