Confident Kids
3 Day Summer Intensives
Our program empowers children Kindergarten thru 5th grade with essential life skills that go beyond the classroom. They learn to express their emotions, identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build resilience to face life's challenges with confidence.
**More details on our groups below. **
Group Happenings
Kindergarten-2nd grade (SUMMER Intensive)
M-W 9a-11:00a | NW Portland Office
Session 1: June 16th-June 18th
Session 2: August 11th - August 13th
Fee: $375 (Per 3 day session) – Super bills provided upon request
3rd - 5th grade (SUMMER Intensive)
M-W 9a-11:00a | NW Portland Office
Session 1: June 23rd - June 25th
Session 2: August 18th - August 20th
Fee: $375 (Per 3 day session) – Super bills provided upon request
FACILITATORS
Teanna Krolak, Associate Professional Counselor
In-Person Connection in Portland, Oregon
Our in-person sessions, held in our office located in the charming Nob Hill neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, provide a valuable opportunity for children to engage face-to-face with peers and clinicians in a supportive environment. These sessions cultivate a strong sense of community and belonging, enabling children to practice social skills and form meaningful relationships.
Science Backed Program, Skills Built for Life
Confident Kids is grounded in the latest research in child psychology and education. Our program incorporates evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion practices—proven to build emotional intelligence, resilience, and social skills in children. We regularly update our curriculum to reflect the latest findings and best practices in the field. To support continued growth at home, families receive practical follow-through recommendations and a binder filled with handouts and learning tools.
Facilitated by Child Mental Health Experts
Our sessions are led by experienced child mental health experts who are passionate about helping children thrive. Our facilitators bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to each session, ensuring every child receives the guidance and support they need.
A Safe Space and Supportive Environment
At Confident Kids, our clinicians prioritize creating a safe and welcoming space for all. Our facilitators are trained to foster an atmosphere of trust and respect, encouraging children to share their thoughts and feelings openly. We adhere to strict safety protocols and confidentiality measures to ensure that every child feels protected and valued in our program.
Why Join the Confident Kids Group?
Confident Kids is more than just a therapy group—it’s a supportive, science-backed experience designed to help children grow socially and emotionally in ways that stick.
What to Expect Each Day
DAY 1
Thoughts, Emotions, & Actions
Kids explore the important connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, gaining insight into how these influence one another.By understanding the crucial role emotions play in everyday situations, kids develop greater awareness of their own thinking patterns and the power they have to shift these thoughts toward more flexible and helpful perspectives.
They'll practice recognizing how thoughts and feelings guide their actions, and how mindful choices and behaviors can positively impact their ability to cope with daily stressors. Together, these insights empower kids to manage emotions effectively and respond thoughtfully in challenging moments.
DAY 2
Coping Strategies
Using concepts like mindfulness and self-soothing strategies, kids discover healthy coping tools to manage their emotions and stress with confidence. These skills support emotional resilience, helping kids feel more balanced, capable, and secure in daily life and social interactions.
Mindset: Finding Your Inner Coach
Kids discover powerful mindsets that help them relate to stress in healthier ways and boost their potential for academic, athletic, and personal success. They learn how to face fears, embrace discomfort, and take brave steps—even when things feel hard. Through mindfulness and self-awareness, kids practice tuning into their inner experience with curiosity and kindness, learning to follow their “inner coach” instead of their “inner critic.” These skills are especially helpful for kids who feel stuck in worry, hesitant to try new things, or anxious about performing under pressure.
Day 3
Friendship & Self Compassion
By exploring empathy, communication skills, and self-compassion, kids learn how to build healthy friendships and strengthen their social skills, while also being a friend to themselves. They'll practice joining games confidently, playing fairly, handling wins and losses with grace, and staying flexible when things don't go as planned. Kids will also develop skills to notice and express their feelings, understand others, and manage emotions during play. Together, these activities empower kids to form stronger friendships and feel confident in themselves.
$375 - 3 day session
$100 deposit at registration.
Total group billed upon first session.
* May be Eligible for out of network insurance reimbursement & HSA/FSA
Group Participation Disclaimer
We want to ensure the best experience for all our participants. To run a group, we require at least 4 participants. We will decide whether the group will proceed 10 days before the start date and will inform families accordingly. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at clinic@raisingbravekids.com. We're here to help!
FAQs
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SUMMER INTENSIVE:
A full session is 3 days MTW
each day is 2 hours (9a-11am)
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SUMMER INTENSIVE:
Total Cost: $375 (3 days)
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Complete the Interest Form by CLICKING HERE to add your child.
Our care coordinator, Meg will give you a call to connect and discuss next steps.
If we determine together that group is a fit you at the conclusion of our call will be invited to reserve your spot with a deposit or pay for the group in full at that time.
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We have enrollment opening in Fall, Winter, Spring & Our Summer Intensive.
We require at least 4 children to run a group. If enrollment is low you will be placed on our waitlist for following enrollment endless indicate otherwise.
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They should make every effort to arrive on time. If they are slightly late, their facilitator will update your child on any important information they missed. Your child will still be able to participate in the remaining part of the session.
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Please note that the group fee is not prorated for any absences, whether they are planned or unplanned, and no refunds will be provided for missed sessions due to the limited number of participating students and families.
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Our Confident Kids groups are not able to accomodate children not already enrolled in Kindergarten as developmental milestones are needed in order to be a good fit for this program.
We do offer a one day Parent & Child Workshop that is appropriate for children 4-6 years old. Please contact us at clinic@raisingbravekids.com to be added to the interest list.
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We have two groups
1) Kindergarten through 2nd grade
2) 3rd grade through 5th grade.
We hope to offer teen groups in the future.
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We keep our groups small. 4-6 kids
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Each child is provided with a binder of skills learned and our favorite resources
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We generally discourage placing siblings in the same group as we find dynamics can be challenging and may impact your child’s learning.
However, we are happy to chat further about fit .
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Yes, we welcome you to consider our child therapy services and parent support to ensure continuous growth and development. Additionally, we are happy to provide trusted referrals upon request.
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Not at this time but subscribe to our newsletter for updates as we hope to in the near future.
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We are an out of network provider. so will not bill your insurance. However, we do provide documentation to seek reimbursement. Groups may be reimbursable by PPO health insurance, medical flexible spending, or health savings accounts.
Need help knowing what to ask your insurance about for out of network coverage. Visit our rates page where we have tips to help.
Were equipping children with the skills they need to grow into confident, capable adults.
