The SuperKids therapeutic model uses group
therapy with groups of approximately six children
of similar age and social communication
ability. Each leadership team has at least one
therapist with a master's degree. Leaders are
selectively paired to offer diversity of expertise.
Professional backgrounds include art therapy,
drama therapy, school counseling, and special
education.The groups meet weekly during the
school year, from September to May.
Cognitive—behavioral strategies are used
throughout the group therapy session. An
example of this would be a therapist asking a
student, "When you're frustrated/happy, what
do you say to yourself? What's your self-talk?"
Artwork solicited by the therapist often shows a
deeper level of meaning than words can deliver
because these students have communication disorders.
Usually the group is led in a brainstorming
exercise to discover ways to change self-talk
to improve feelings or make better choices vith
difficult feelings