Social EF Group Coaching
Gain skills to successfully make friends and keep them.
Social Executive Functioning Groups: Lasting Relationships
Social Executive Functions! NOT “Social Skills”
Targeting the foundation of success in life— perspective-taking skills, mental flexibility, situational awareness for positive social interactions.
Our Unique and DIFFERENT Social Executive Functioning Groups are designed to help individuals of all ages develop the skills necessary for sustaining friendships.
Whether you’re a child, adolescent, or young adult, improving your Social Executive Functioning can transform the way you approach relationships and self-care. At GrowNOW ADHD, we offer group sessions that are both interactive and engaging, aimed at helping participants build confidence, self-regulation, and social effectiveness in a supportive environment.
Interactive & Engaging Strategies for Success
Our groups incorporate a variety of hands-on, practical strategies to reinforce learning and make skill-building fun:
- Learn to interpret social cues and understand your role in different settings. This skill helps participants navigate complex social situations with confidence.
- Understand and assess your role in various environments to improve decision-making and interactions.
- Strengthen non-verbal working memory by creating mental pictures of tasks or social scenarios. This helps participants visualize success and improve task initiation and completion.
Social Executive Function Coaching to help develop:
Why Join Our EF Social Groups?
Learn Valuable Social Skills in a SAFE Supportive Space
Participants in our Social Executive Functioning Groups will learn valuable skills and develop the confidence to apply them in real-world situations.
Meet Dr. Gary Gartling
Dr. Gartling has spent years helping individuals develop the essential social executive functioning skills that allow them to navigate relationships and social settings with greater ease. These skills—such as understanding social cues, managing emotions, and adapting to different situations—are critical for building and maintaining positive relationships. His approach focuses on strengthening these core abilities, which are the foundation for successful interactions, both in personal and social contexts.
At GrowNOW ADHD, his goal is to provide participants with practical tools to improve how they interpret social situations, control their emotions, and stay organized and focused during social interactions. He works with the group on developing mental flexibility, the ability to consider others’ perspectives, and emotional regulation—skills that help individuals respond appropriately to social cues, make better decisions, and connect more effectively with peers and others in their lives.
What motivates Dr. Gary is the transformation he sees in participants as they gain confidence and the ability to manage their behavior in challenging social situations. While crucial for social interactions, these skills also extend to other areas of life, helping individuals manage tasks, stay organized, and make decisions under pressure. Whether it’s navigating a conversation or tackling daily responsibilities, these skills are empowering and long-lasting.
Social Executive Function Specialist
“Witnessing participants gain the confidence to navigate social situations and build meaningful relationships is incredibly rewarding. I’m passionate about helping people develop these foundational skills that enhance both their social lives and overall well-being.”
‒ Dr. Gary
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Have Questions?
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Do you accept insurance?
No. Our Executive Function Coaching is an optional non-medical service that is not reimbursable through insurance in any way, shape, or form. It is not reimbursable as there are no medical codes for it.
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Are these Social EF Groups virtual sessions?
They are both in-person and virtual! We offer Social EF Coaching Groups at our physical clinic locations, but this virtual program is available for those who may not have a GrowNOW ADHD Clinic location nearby. We see no difference in progress between virtual and in-person sessions. We conduct virtual sessions nationwide and internationally.
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How does it work?
– One 60-minute session per week.
– No contracts/commitments (cancel anytime!) -
What general age groups participate in the virtual social EF groups?
Our Social Executive Functioning Groups are designed for individuals of all ages—children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you’re a child learning to navigate social interactions or a young adult enhancing your social skills for personal or professional success, our program offers tailored strategies that can help improve your social effectiveness.
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What size is the average group?
The average size of our groups ranges from 2 to 8 participants. This small group size allows for individualized attention, ensuring that each participant has the opportunity to engage, ask questions, and practice their social skills in a meaningful way.
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Are parents usually in the room?
No, parents are not typically in the room during our group sessions. This structure ensures that participants can focus on practicing and building their social skills in a peer-focused, supportive environment. We do, however, encourage parent involvement through follow-up communication to discuss progress and offer guidance on reinforcing strategies at home.e therapies.
How To Sign Up
Review Our Policy Info
GrowNOW ADHD is out of network with all insurances. We accept checks, major credit cards, or cash. You can read more on our insurance policy information page.
Fill out the Free Consultation Form
Send your contact information, details, and concerns to Mike in the free consultation form.
Schedule
After you submit your free consultation form, a calendar will appear so you can schedule your call with Mike.
Intake Forms
After our call, we will send you some intake forms to fill out and return to the office. Once you have returned your forms, we will add you to our waiting list.
