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Workshops and Groups

Waypoint has several group options for school aged youth to adults. They are focused on teaching skills to help empower participants to function better in their lives.

Groups run for 6-8 weeks and are held after-school, in-person, in either our Annapolis or Severna Park offices.

These groups are not billed to insurance. They are billed as a package and cost approximately $50-75 per group depending on the experience/degree of the group facilitator.

For more information, complete the form below!


Social Empowerment Groups for Neurodivergent Children and Teens

  • Different groups serving elementary, middle and high schoolers
  • These groups are neurodiversity affirming, meaning we embrace and empower the natural neurological differences that generate differences in how we think, feel, and relate to others as individuals.
  • Groups will help youth develop their own unique identities and learn how to use their neurodiversity to improve their lives and relationships.
  • Facilitated by Dr. Jodi Perez, Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Groups will run for 6 to 8 weeks on Monday evenings in the Annapolis office.


Executive Functioning Skills Group

  • Groups serve elementary snd middle school aged children
  • Evidence based curriculum to increase flexibility, engage in self-regulation strategies, and set goals.
  • Lessons will build upon the skills taught in previous sessions. 
  • New participants are always welcome!
  • Facilitated by Dr. Jodi Perez, Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Groups will run in the evenings in the Annapolis office.


Social Empowerment Group for Neurodiverse Young Adults

  • Serving young adults 20+ years old who struggle with connecting with same aged peers
  • These groups are neurodiversity affirming, meaning we embrace and empower the natural neurological differences that generate differences in how we think, feel, and relate to others as individuals.
  • Participants will learn and practice various social interactions with the hope of building new friendships by group’s end. 
  • Facilitated by Micala Anderson, MA. and Rigo Lupercio, MA.
  • Admission is rolling and new participants start at the beginning of the month.

This group is on Wednesday evenings in the Severna Park office. Currently, this group is full. However, you can still complete the inquiry form to be put on the waitlist for when a spot opens.


Between Generations: Support Group for Adult Caregivers

This support group is designed for adults who are caring for their aging parents or significant others. Participants will have space to address caregiver stress, burnout, grief, changing family roles, and the emotional impact of long-term caregiving. The group provides support, reflection, and practical tools to promote resilience and emotional well-being. Come just as you are.

  • Serving adults 18 years or older
  • This space supports emotional processing and normalization of caregiving challenges while equipping participants with tools to navigate stressors outside of the space.
  • This space supports connection and shared understanding, helping participants feel less alone, with others who understand the emotional and practical demands of a caregiving role. 

Group will meet Tuesday evenings from 6–7 pm in the Annapolis office and will run from 02/17/26–03/24/26.

02/10/26 is the admission deadline.


Coping Creatively with Art!

This group offers a non-judgmental space to explore emotions, manage stress, and express themselves through art. Using drawing, painting, journaling, and mindfulness-based activities, teens can connect with peers, build coping skills, and support their mental health. No art experience required.

  • Serving teens, 13+ years old
  • Participants will learn how to regulate emotions and reduce stress through sensory and creative engagement in addition to increasing self-awareness and insight by making internal experiences visible. 
  • Participants will have opportunities to process trauma, grief, or any emotions that feel overwhelming, confusing in a nonverbal, gentle way that supports nervous system safety. 

Group will meet Tuesday evenings from 6-7 pm in the Annapolis office and will run from 04/14/26-05/19/26.

04/07/26 is the admission deadline.