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Crafts, Connections, & Confidence (CCC)
A 5-Week Group for Neurodivergent Girls (Ages 10–12)
CCC is a small, supportive group designed for neurodivergent, girl-identifying participants to build confidence, social connection, and emotional awareness in a calm, creative environment. The group is intentionally limited to a maximum of seven participants to promote safety, meaningful connection, and individualized support.
Each session follows a consistent structure to support predictability and emotional safety, incorporating grounding strategies, hands-on activities, and opportunities for connection. Social learning is embedded within shared experiences rather than taught in a rigid or performative way, allowing participants to engage at their own pace and in ways that feel authentic to them.
The group centers strengths, choice, and belonging, with space to explore communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and different ways of relating to others. Activities are designed to be flexible and creative, supporting both side-by-side and collaborative participation.
CCC is co-facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Junior Behaviour Consultant, offering an interdisciplinary approach that blends emotional support and social skill development within a warm, neuro-affirming setting.
Thursdays beginning February 12
February 12
February 19
February 26
March 5
March 12
Dates
Families enrolling in CCC have the option of a brief 15-minute video call with either Samantha or Erin. This relaxed, low-pressure conversation is designed to help your child feel more comfortable and familiar before the group begins.
The purpose of this call is to gently introduce one of the group facilitators in a warm, approachable way, learn a bit about your child’s interests, strengths, and what helps them feel at ease in group settings, and to begin building a sense of safety and predictability ahead of the first session.
Many families find this short connection helps ease first-session nerves and supports a smoother transition into the group. It also gives us a chance to ensure the group feels like a supportive and appropriate fit before moving forward.
Optional Meet & Connect Call
The pre-teen years can be a time of increased social pressure, changing friendships, and growing self-awareness. CCC offers a space where girls can slow down, connect with peers, and practice social and emotional skills without the pressure to perform or fit a specific mould.
Through hands-on crafts, guided activities, and group discussion, participants will explore themes related to confidence, friendships, emotional awareness, and self-expression. Creativity is used as a bridge to connection, helping conversations and relationships unfold naturally.
Caregivers can feel confident knowing their child is practicing meaningful life skills while feeling supported, included, and understood.
About the Group
Samantha Porter, MC, RCC
Samantha has a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She brings many years of experience supporting children, youth, and families across community, school, and clinical settings. Samantha specializes in helping kids build emotional awareness, confidence, and connection through developmentally appropriate, strengths-based approaches. She has experience facilitating group therapy and community workshops, creating spaces where kids feel safe to be themselves, practice social skills, and grow alongside peers. This workshop reflects her belief that confidence and connection are built through shared experiences, creativity, and feeling genuinely understood.
Erin Green, MPE, ABA
Erin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care and a Master’s degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis and is also a Certified Junior Behaviour Consultant. She has over a decade of experience supporting neurodivergent children and teens across a range of environments, including community programs, schools, and clinical settings. Erin uses neuro-affirming, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches, with a strong belief that meaningful growth happens through connection, safety, and relationship-building. She regularly facilitates community-based workshops and groups for her clients, creating inclusive spaces where social skills can develop naturally and authentically. Erin’s work centres on supporting social growth while honouring each child’s individual needs, interests, and neurodivergent identity.
Pricing
Five sessions total | $500
($100 per session)
This is a five-week program
Registration is for the full series
What's included:
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A weekly summary email outlining the therapeutic and social skills covered in each session
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A brief summary report following the final session, including observations and recommendations
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All craft supplies
Funding & Coverage
BC Autism Funding (AFU) accepted
Families with Autism Funding may use their funding for this group.
Extended health benefits
Some extended health benefit plans may cover group therapy with an RCC. Coverage varies by provider and plan.
Invoices provided per session or at the end of the program for insurance or funding purposes.
To register for the workshop, please include your child’s name, age, and a brief note about them in the message box. We will be in touch to connect and chat about next steps.
Participation considerations: this group is a good fit for participants who can engage in a small group environment with shared facilitator support, follow multi-step directions, and communicate in a way that supports participation in group activities, whether through spoken language, visuals, or assistive communication.
