Pathways Psychology Services

27 w 130 Roosevelt Road, Suite 203,
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 588-8490

Serving: Naperville, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn,
Winfield, West Chicago, Aurora, Elmhurst,
Dupage County, and Surrounding Areas

Girls Group Therapy

JOURNEYS: Social and Self-Esteem Groups for Girls

The social world for girls has become a more stressful and challenging environment than ever before. The rise in peer pressure, competitive conflicts, verbal bullying, and unhealthy social/media messages are all likely contributors to national increases in anxiety, mood disorder and low self-esteem in girls. Journeys groups offer an educational and experiential approach to improving social skills, developing coping resources and increasing self-esteem.

Group Approach

•		An educational approach incorporating a social and coping curriculum focused on improving social interaction, increasing self-esteem, and improving mood.
•		Activities, initiatives, and games to allow for exploration and learning of more effective social and coping strategies.
•		Feedback and sharing in an environment that is constructive and supportive.
•		Art therapy and journaling designed to aid in understanding and expression of feelings and development of self-esteem and confidence.

Goals for the Group Include:

•		Developing friendship making skills and social skills including listening, conversational exchange, reading social cues to aid in enhanced social competence, and increased friendships.
•		Increasing self-esteem, self-confidence, and the ability to accept oneself, be assertive, and overcome social inhibition.
•		To gain mastery of effective coping strategies to address negative feelings, problem-solve in socially challenging situations, and create a more positive self-image.
•		Understanding and identification of feelings and appropriate expression of these feelings.
•		To address specific self-esteem issues with girls including body image, social hierarchy and bullying, unhealthy social and cultural messages, and handling teasing problems.

Group Leader
Anne Callanan, MS, LCSW
Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Anne Callanan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who began working in the mental health field in 1978. Since then she has worked in various positions providing direct services to children, adults, and families and also has taken time off to raise her two children. She has spent the last twelve years working as a school social worker providing supportive services for children ages preschool through high school and their parents. Anne has led groups for parents and children and also provides individual and family therapy at Pathways. Anne attended Assumption College in Worchester, Massachusetts, gaining the equivalent of a degree in rehabilitative counseling. She has her Masters Degree in Social Work from Aurora University.

Group Co-Leader
Christine Malm, MS, LCPC
Therapist

Christine Malm is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been working in the Human Services field for the past seven years. Christine received her Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University. She received her Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from North Central College where she became a member of The National Honors Society in Psychology. Her research and publications are in negative body image in young adults. Christine is an experienced and adept family therapist and individual therapist working with children, adolescents, and adults. She has a specialty in providing counseling support to parents of children with disabilities and autistic disorders. Christine has a background in treating severe mental health issues to lesser problems related to life adjustments with children and adults. She has also worked with children and families with divorce/separation related circumstances. She has facilitated numerous groups for young teens and for parents of teenagers. Christine is well qualified in providing therapy to children, adults, and families and offers a warm yet goal-oriented approach to helping her clients.

Age Range

Elementary through high school age groups are offered.

Referral Process

Many insurance providers will reimburse for the groups. Pathways Psychology also provides sliding scale fee rates.

Contact

Contact Christine Malm at 630-588-8490 or christine@pathways-psychology.com or click below.

Serving: Naperville • Wheaton • Glen Ellyn • Winfield • West Chicago • Geneva • Bloomingdale • Elmhurst • Villa Park • Lombard • Aurora • Carol Stream • Elgin • Bartlett • Plainfield • Batavia • Lisle • Downers Grove • St. Charles • Dupage County • Kane County • Will County • Cook County • Illinois

Office Contact and Location:
Pathways Psychology Services
Phone: 630-588-8490
Fax: 630-588-8491
E-mail: drjoe@pathways-psychology.com
27W130 Roosevelt Road, Suite 203
Winfield, IL 60190