Circus Arts TherApy®
SMALL GROUP SESSIONS
Small group therapy sessions have been specifically designed for children ages 5-15* who have learning difference and neurodiversity. This research-based program combines the learning of developmentally appropriate social skills with the learning of circus arts in a safe, fun and sensory-friendly environment.
These sessions provide a unique play therapy experience that may be practiced independently or used to compliment other types of therapy. In these sessions, Carrie Heller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, and CAI highly-trained Circus Arts instructors help participants with:
As participants, children and pre-teens will stimulate their imagination and creativity by learning all of our Circus Arts Therapy® activities in a playful, social setting, while focusing on community building, teamwork and safety. We work with both the physical and social aspects of timing: not only of when to do a trick, but also when to speak and when to listen. Through this form of movement we work on balance, strength, coordination and flexibility. In the process of learning these fun and unique circus skills, clients will experience "Therapy in Action.”
The small group setting provides a place for individuals who have trouble in large groups and might require a high staff to student ratio. Our student to teacher ratio is generally two-to-one. In some cases, the ratio may be reduced to one-to-one. In this case, additional fees may apply.
Therapy groups are inclusive and siblings are welcome to register.
*Older clients may join if developmentally appropriate for the group
These sessions provide a unique play therapy experience that may be practiced independently or used to compliment other types of therapy. In these sessions, Carrie Heller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, and CAI highly-trained Circus Arts instructors help participants with:
- Mind and Body Coordination: Focus, balance, orientation of one’s body in space, and flexibility
- Physical Improvements: Muscle tone, overall strength, and motor skills (engaging the whole body to achieve a fluid, smooth movement)
- Social Skills: Cooperation, taking turns, sharing, joining in with friends, making and maintaining friendships, compromising and learning to be flexible, communication including conversation skills, reading and understanding social situations, perspective taking, using impulse control, managing frustration, teamwork, sportsmanship, personal space, emotional regulation and more.
- Emotional Growth: Self-esteem, empathy, and overcoming fears
As participants, children and pre-teens will stimulate their imagination and creativity by learning all of our Circus Arts Therapy® activities in a playful, social setting, while focusing on community building, teamwork and safety. We work with both the physical and social aspects of timing: not only of when to do a trick, but also when to speak and when to listen. Through this form of movement we work on balance, strength, coordination and flexibility. In the process of learning these fun and unique circus skills, clients will experience "Therapy in Action.”
The small group setting provides a place for individuals who have trouble in large groups and might require a high staff to student ratio. Our student to teacher ratio is generally two-to-one. In some cases, the ratio may be reduced to one-to-one. In this case, additional fees may apply.
Therapy groups are inclusive and siblings are welcome to register.
*Older clients may join if developmentally appropriate for the group
Circus Arts Activities
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Clients experience the following activities:
Trapeze Triple Trapeze Buddy and Team Walkers Spanish Web (Soft rope climbing) Juggling scarves and balls Hula hooping Bouncy Balls Jump Rope Handbalancing Balance boards Tightwire walking |
To Register
An initial consultation with Carrie Heller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, is required before admission to a group to ensure that all children will be placed in the right setting for their individual needs.
Please do not email us to register. Due to HIPAA regulations related to patient protected health information, we cannot communicate confidential information via email.
For more information or to reserve your space and schedule your initial consultation, call Carrie at 404-549-3000.
Please do not email us to register. Due to HIPAA regulations related to patient protected health information, we cannot communicate confidential information via email.
For more information or to reserve your space and schedule your initial consultation, call Carrie at 404-549-3000.
SCHEDULE
Our Circus Arts Therapy® sessions are based on the school calendar, and are available August through December and January through May. There is also a Summer session with session dates/times announced in May.
New clients may join Circus Arts Therapy® groups at any time during a session, provided there is space available.
Wednesdays: 3:25 - 4:15 PM ages 5-9
Wednesdays: 4:35 - 5:35 PM ages 11-15*
Thursdays: 3:25 - 4:15 PM ages 5-9
Thursdays: 4:35 - 5:35 PM ages 8-12
* Older clients may join if developmentally appropriate for the group
New clients may join Circus Arts Therapy® groups at any time during a session, provided there is space available.
Wednesdays: 3:25 - 4:15 PM ages 5-9
Wednesdays: 4:35 - 5:35 PM ages 11-15*
Thursdays: 3:25 - 4:15 PM ages 5-9
Thursdays: 4:35 - 5:35 PM ages 8-12
* Older clients may join if developmentally appropriate for the group
POLICIES
- Small group therapy is for children ages 5-15*.
- An initial consultation and introduction to the circus equipment is necessary before admission to a group.
- One-on-one shadow may be required for some children. This will be determined during the initial consultation and introduction session.
- Parents are required to give a minimum of two weeks notice, and preferably a month’s notice, before a child leaves group so we can prepare the group/child.
- We collect payments monthly for the next month.
- Missed sessions will incur the full charge.
Come Grow With Us!
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