Groups meet for 6-8 weeks for 30 minutes each week. Group size is limited to between 4-6 children. Please contact Mrs. Slayton for more information on groups or if you would like your child to participate in a group.

New Kids Group - This group is open at the beginning of the school year to any student who is new to McLane. This group assists new students in the sometimes difficult transition to a new school.

K.I.M. [Kids In the Middle] Group – Many families change due to separation, divorce, and remarriage. This group matches kids who have experienced these changes. We will discuss and learn about the good and not-so-good family happenings that put “Kids In the Middle”.

You've Got a Friend/Friendship Group - Friendships are a very important part of the elementary school student’s life. Developing and maintaining relationships can be difficult as children grow. Some issues discussed in this group include making and keeping friends and dealing with conflict.

MAD (Making Anger Disappear) - This group is designed to help students cope with anger and frustration in a positive and healthy way. All people get angry. But sometimes our anger leads us to bad decisions and can ruin our relationships. This group will help you learn about how anger affects you and how to manage your angry feelings in healthy ways.

Gone but not Forgotten Group - The death of a parent, sibling or grandparent is a difficult situation for children to understand. When someone we love dies, we experience a set of feelings called GRIEF. This group helps kids understand the grief process and learn special ways to remember the person who died.

AIM High! – Put your best foot forward and do your best in school! This group teaches you to improve your study skills, build school success, and learn how to get organized.

Beat the Stress! - Got stress? Learn how to identify stress at home, at school, and how it affects your body. In this group you will learn many healthy ways to reduce stress.

IMAGINE (I’M A Great Individual Needing Encouragement) - A group that focuses on what makes you special and unique.