Date: Wednesday 17:00–17:50.

A complex art therapy group for children aged 10–12 with neurodevelopmental differences (ASD, ADHD), including associated challenges in emotional expression and regulation, social connection, executive functions and increasing independence at school, as well as heightened sensitivity to stress or uncertainty in self-esteem. The group supports the development of self-awareness, self-reflection, age-appropriate independence and social relationships.

Detailed professional description

The PUMA group is a small-group therapeutic programme combining visual art, music and play-therapy elements
for children aged 10–12.

Age group: children aged 10–12

Focus: impulse-control problems, performance anxiety, adjustment difficulties,
attention problems, distractibility, lack of self-confidence, withdrawal, sleeping and eating difficulties,
problematic use of digital devices, family crisis, trauma.

Methodology: integrated use of visual art, music and play-therapy elements. In a safe,
experience-centred art therapy setting, we support self-expression, emotional regulation and
the development of coping strategies.

Format:

  • A therapeutic group meeting weekly throughout the school year
  • 50-minute thematic sessions tailored to the children’s age-related and emotional needs
  • Slow-open group – min. 4, max. 6 participants
  • Parent consultations: 5 sessions per school year
  • Regular attendance and willingness to undergo any recommended further assessments are required

Group leaders: Petra Kovács – complex art therapist, music therapist, RGM master therapist

Event Timeslots (1)

Wednesday
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ages 10–12, neurodevelopmental focus, complex art therapy