
Group Programs
Group Programs at the ASU Clinical Psychology Center
Explore below to find out more about programs that are offered at the CPC.

Social Skills Training
Good social skills are essential for successful functioning in life and influence school performance, relationships, and job success. To meet the high demand for group programs that teach these skills, the CPC offers “The Friendship Groups” for children ages 7 through 13. The content for the sessions is based on an evidence-based program shown to be effective in improving children's social skills.
Children will learn rules and guidelines of appropriate social skills and practice these skills with the guidance of the group leaders. Skills include:
- joining a group and being fun to play with
- resolving peer conflict
- coping with rejection and teasing
- having a two-way conversation
- making a good first impression
- being a good sport
- making and keeping friends
Parents are expected to actively participate in a separate program designed to support skilled social behavior. There is a flat fee charged for participation in the nine week program. For more information, call 480-965-7296 or click here for a printable flyer (pdf). Groups are conducted in the fall and spring depending upon demand and availability. Group leaders are doctoral students in clinical psychology and are supervised by licensed clinical psychologist and CPC Director, Dr. John Barton.

Adaptive Parenting Tools
Are you frustrated with your children's behavior? Wondering how you can support your child through challenging situations? Looking for tools to help you be your child's best teacher? Join us for our newest group workshop: Adaptive Parenting Tools!
Call 480-965-7296 to reserve your spot and learn skills related to use of effective discipline techniques, emotion regulation and emotion coaching, managing family conflicts, creating a united parenting front, mindfulness and stress management techniques, and more!
Online Summer Skills Camp
For more information about this group, please visit the Skills camp page: