Social–Emotional Learning Group (SEL) — Expanded Details
When
Our SEL group runs weekly and follows a structured, predictable routine to help kids feel safe and confident.
Sessions typically last 60 minutes and run in multi-week cycles so children have time to build skills, relationships, and trust.
(You can add exact dates/times here once you have them.)
Cost
Pricing is based per cycle (ex: 6–8 weeks) and includes:
Weekly group sessions
All art/play materials
Parent updates or check-ins
A closing progress summary
($40 per session)
What to Expect
Each session blends art, play, and body movement to help children learn emotional skills in ways that feel natural and fun. Kids will practice:
Naming and understanding emotions
Building frustration tolerance
Using coping strategies during tough moments
Resolving conflict with peers
Taking turns, sharing space, and communicating needs
Making and maintaining friendships
Trying new activities in a supportive, low-pressure setting
Every activity is designed to strengthen social-emotional skills through experiential learning, not lectures. Sessions may include story-based play, role-playing, collaborative games, painting, sensory activities, yoga-inspired movement, and creative problem-solving.
Parents can expect periodic updates about themes, skills practiced, and ways to support carryover at home.
Where
Held at Ignite Pathways Counseling (or your location), in a warm, play-centered therapy room designed for learning through movement, creativity, and connection.
The environment is sensory-friendly, calm, and intentionally set up for kids to explore emotions through art, play, and body-based activities.
Who Is This Group For
This group is ideal for children who:
Struggle to manage big emotions
Get frustrated easily or shut down
Benefit from structured social practice
Need support navigating peer conflict
Want to build confidence, resilience, and communication skills
Thrive with hands-on activities like drawing, movement, games, and pretend play
Perfect for kids who may not succeed with talk-heavy groups and learn better through doing, moving, and expressing.
Unbroken: A Space for the Chronically Ill and Disabled
When
Unbroken is a bi-weekly group that meets in a supportive, intentional rhythm designed to foster safety, connection, and shared understanding.
Sessions are 60 minutes and take place during the spring session on the following dates:
Thursdays from 4:00–5:00 PM
March 5, March 19, April 2, April 16
Cost
Pricing is based per cycle and includes:
Bi-weekly group sessions
A supported, facilitated group space
Resources and materials shared during the group
A closing reflection or summary at the end of the session cycle
$40 per session (private pay)
May also be covered by most insurance plans
What to Expect
Unbroken is a relational, community-centered group created for individuals who are chronically ill and/or disabled. The group offers a supported container to explore connection, belonging, and resilience while honoring lived experience.
Sessions focus on:
Fostering connection in a gentle, supported space
Nurturing vulnerability, radical acceptance, and self-resonance
Exploring relationship to body, identity, and the natural world
Drawing from disability justice frameworks to support empowerment and collective resilience
This group prioritizes consent, pacing, and accessibility. Participation is encouraged but never required, and members are welcome to engage in ways that feel supportive to their bodies and capacities. The space honors rest, fluctuation, and the reality of chronic illness and disability.
Where
The group meets entirely online, allowing participants to join from the comfort and accessibility of their own space.
Ignite Pathways is based in Tacoma, Washington, and additional referrals or individual support can be provided if needed.
Who This Group Is For
Unbroken is for adults who identify as chronically ill and/or disabled and are seeking a supportive, affirming space to connect with others who share similar lived experiences.
This group may be a good fit for individuals who:
Live with chronic illness, disability, or ongoing health conditions
Experience fluctuating capacity, fatigue, pain, or medical trauma
Feel isolated or unseen in traditional support or therapy spaces
Are navigating identity, grief, or acceptance related to illness or disability
Want a space centered on connection, belonging, and shared understanding, rather than fixing or pushing through
Value a group grounded in disability justice, consent, and accessibility
This group is not skills-based or problem-solving focused. Instead, it centers lived experience, relational support, and collective resilience in a gentle, supported container.
Participants are welcome to engage at their own pace. Rest, boundaries, and variable participation are honored and respected.
Teen DBT Group
When
Our DBT group runs weekly and follows a structured, predictable routine to help youth feel safe and confident.
Sessions typically last 60 minutes and run in multi-week cycles so children have time to build skills, relationships, and trust. Groups will take place on Tuesdays from 4-5pm - start date is TBD
Cost
Pricing is consistently $40 per session and includes:
Weekly group session
All therapy materials (worksheets, presentations, additional learning resources)
Parent updates or check-ins
A closing progress summary
Where
Held entirely virtually via Google Meets. Ignite Pathways Counseling is based in Tacoma and if need be, referrals for additional resources or individual counseling can be made.
This group is ideal for youth who:
Are ages 13-18
Struggle with emotional regulation or shut down often
Benefit from structured social practice
Need support navigating peer conflict
Want to build confidence, resilience, and communication skills
Experience heavy emotional experiences and are looking for ways to manage their day-to-day stresses better
Perfect for youth who are looking for therapy options with low barriers and have questions about actionable steps they can take to improve their interpersonal and coping skills
What to Expect
Each session focuses on a core skill in DBT through a guided lesson, facilitated discussion, reflection, and activity to help youth learn emotional skills around creating change and reaching acceptance. Youth will practice:
Thought Defusion
Mental Body Scans
Using coping strategies during tough moments
Self-soothing and Self-validation
Assertive Communication
Trying new activities in a supportive, low-pressure setting
Every activity is designed to strengthen interpersonal skills through guided practice and creative problem-solving. Sessions may include mindfulness exercises, optional worksheets, and interactive exercises. Participation is voluntary and youth are encouraged to engage but never required to share if not ready.
Parents can expect periodic updates about themes, skills practiced, and ways to support carryover at home.
This group is based on the evidence-based practice of DBT and more information can be found through the link below:
https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/
How to Register:
Contact us at hello@ignitepathways.com or call us at (253) 640-4049 to sign up! Limited spots are available so register now!
We look forward to supporting you on your journey toward emotional resilience and balance.
Contact us!
To register:
📧 Email hello@ignitepathways.com
DBT Skills Group
DBT Skills Group
When
This DBT skills group meets weekly and follows a structured, predictable format to support consistency, safety, and skill-building.
Sessions run for 90 minutes and take place over a 19-week program, allowing participants time to learn, practice, and integrate DBT skills into daily life.
Class options Beginning March 7th-
In-person Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Virtual Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost
Pricing is consistently $40 per session and includes:
Weekly group session
All therapy materials (worksheets, presentations, additional learning resources)
A closing progress summary
Where
Virtual sessions are held via a secure online platform.
In-person sessions are facilitated through Ignite Pathways Counseling.
Ignite Pathways is based in Tacoma, Washington, and referrals for additional resources or individual therapy can be provided as needed.
What to Expect
This group focuses on building practical DBT skills to support emotional regulation, healthier relationships, and overall wellbeing. Each session includes structured teaching, guided discussion, and opportunities to practice skills in a supportive group environment.
Participants will work on skills related to:
Emotional regulation and distress tolerance
Mindfulness and present-moment awareness
Interpersonal effectiveness and communication
Building balance between acceptance and change
The group is designed to be supportive and collaborative. Participation is encouraged but not forced, and individuals are welcome to engage at a pace that feels comfortable for them.
https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/
How to Register:
Contact us at hello@ignitepathways.com or call us at (253) 640-4049 to sign up! Limited spots are available so register now!
We look forward to supporting you on your journey toward emotional resilience and balance.
Contact us!
To register:
📧 Email hello@ignitepathways.com