At Aris Clinic we believe it is absolutely essential for patients to have the opportunity to practice the skills that they are learning from the professionals within the program. These groups provide kids the opportunity to utilize their coping skills/social skills and problem management techniques in real situations with their peers, teachers and caregivers. The vast majority of behavioral modification and intervention is conducted and executed in these groups. These are often group activities that force the patients to interact and work with each other and others while being closely monitored and redirected for inappropriate behaviors. These groups are designed to alleviate social anxiety, anger and depression through activity and participation while strengthening social skills through redirection and exposure.

All patients at Aris Clinic adhere to a point system where privileges within the program and in the home are determined by performance within the groups, school as well as at home. Patients are given points for giving positive feedback, using appropriate language, listening and group participation, staying on task and on topic, and being respectful of peers/staff. Patients are also given points for completing school work, staying on task in school, using appropriate language and using pro-social behaviors.