Child & Parent Groups
Groups for Children, Parents, & Therapists in Livermore and All of California Online
Group therapy offers a powerful format for healing and growth, bringing together individuals with shared goals under the guidance of a licensed therapist. At Wonderment Family Therapy, our groups draw on approaches like redecision therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray therapy for adults, and play therapy — including Gestalt play therapy, sand tray, and LEGO® Serious Play® — for children.
All participants complete a full-session intake process before joining. Groups are offered in Livermore and sometimes online, for both children and parents. Details on each group are below.
Online Only: Parenting Skills Enhancement Group
Struggling to navigate your child’s big emotions or defiant moments? This group helps parents of children ages 3–10 build a deeper understanding of their child’s emotional needs, strengthen self-control and self-esteem, and use effective, loving discipline. Delivered online in two phases — Theory and Practicum — so you can build skills step by step and put them into practice with support.
“I used to feel so overwhelmed by my son’s behavior. Now, I have a deeper understanding of his needs and concrete tools to support him.”
Format: Online
Group Leader: Mon Wong, AMFT
Phase I/Theory: Fridays, starting September 11
Phase II/Practice: Fridays, starting October 9
Time: 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Fee: Phase I – $380; Phase II $380; Both – $720 (Save $40)
Participants: Up to 8 Couples, Online
Sandtray Therapy Group
Life brings losses and experiences that words alone can’t always hold. This group uses sandtray therapy alongside transactional analysis, Gestalt, and redecision work to help adults process grief and trauma, and rewrite old life scripts. Working with image, metaphor, and imagination, you’ll explore what’s beneath the surface and discover new paths forward — in a small, supportive group setting.
This group is with Dr. Emily Keller, a Registered Sand Therapist Consultant/Trainer and World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals board member.
*This is a weekly commitment (unless the therapist is out of town, OOT dates to be posted in advance). Because we are reserving a spot for you, the fee is due whether you attend or not.
Format: In Person
Group Leader: Dr. Emily Keller, LPCC, RPT-S, RST C/T
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Fee: $125 per session
Participants: Limited to 6
Rising Middle School Kids
Format: In-Person
Group Leader: Dr. Emily Keller
Date: Every other Thursday, Starts on September 17, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM, 50 Minutes
Fee: $95 per session
Participants: Space is limited. Reserve Early
9/10 Year Old Boy Therapy Group
Format: In-Person
Group Leader: Dr. Emily Keller
Date: Every other Thursday, Starts on September 10, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM, 50 Minutes
Fee: $95 per session
Participants: Space is limited. Reserve Early
Group Therapy (5-8)
Currently gathering interest level in groups for children ages 5 to 8. This group will be for 5/6 or 7/8 year olds. We will fill one group according to demand.
Format: In-Person
Group Leader: TBD
Date: TBD (Aug-Dec, 2026)
Time: TBD
Fee: $95 per session, 55 Minutes
Participants: Space is limited. Reserve Early
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