Sunbreak is excited to offer Group Theraplay® Social Skills Group

Learning Social Skills Through Play, Connection, and Joy

Group Theraplay® is a play-based, therapist‑led social skills group designed for elementary‑aged children who benefit from extra support with peer interaction, emotional regulation, and confidence. Using fun, interactive activities, children learn and practice positive social skills by doing, not by talking about them.

Group Theraplay focuses on four core elements found in healthy relationships:

• Structure – clear, predictable routines that help children feel safe

• Engagement – joyful, face‑to‑face interactions that build connection

• Nurture – warm, caring experiences that support regulation and self‑esteem

• Challenge – playful opportunities to practice cooperation, turn‑taking, and flexibility

Through games, movement, rhythm, and cooperative play, children develop:

• Attention, cooperation, and turn‑taking

• Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance

• Confidence in social situations

• Positive peer interactions and group participation

Groups are adult‑directed and highly interactive, creating a supportive environment where children experience success, belonging, and shared joy. Group Theraplay is especially helpful for children who struggle with friendships, emotional regulation, anxiety, or social confidence.