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The Level-Up Squad

A Therapeutic Gaming Group for Highly Passionate, Incredibly Creative, & Brilliant Kids

The why.

Developed by a Registered Play Therapist™, this group supports the connection between a child's internal world and the everyday expectations around them, helping unique thinkers understand their brains and build authentic self-confidence.

In this 8-week group, we use video games to meet kids right where they are. Playing together creates a natural, low-pressure space for your child to lean into their strengths, practice handling big feelings when games get competitive, and make genuine friends who love the exact same things they do.

This group is built for a world where every child gets the support they need to feel seen, confident, and proud of who they are. Diagnoses are never required, and all unique brains are welcome

What you can expect each week.

Over the course of our 8 weeks together, we explore a different brain superpower each session, using cooperative video games to practice real-world skills in real time:

Week 1: Hyperfocus and The Flow State

We celebrate how deeply kids can lock into things they love, while practicing the "Pause Button Protocol" to make stepping away from screen time or preferred activities smoother and meltdown-free.

Week 3: High Passion, Energy, and Drive

We channel big enthusiasm into a positive team spark, while practicing how to read the room's battery meter and comfortably shift into standby mode when waiting for a turn.

Week 5: Super-Fast Processing Speed

We harness lightning-fast reflexes and quick thinking, while practicing Pacing the Engine so impulsivity does not lead to spinning out or rushing ahead of the squad.

Week 7: The Master Strategist

We tap into big picture thinking while practicing how to pass the ball, learn to trust teammates, share control, avoid backseat driving, and celebrate someone else's winning moment.

Week 2: Out-of-the-Box Thinking

We honor creative problem solving, while practicing how to pitch wild ideas to teammates, compromise when plans clash, and laugh off mistakes when things do not go as expected.

Week 4: Justice and Feeling Deeply

We turn strong empathy into active peer support through the Player Revival Strategy, helping kids notice when a teammate is struggling and trade blame for genuine encouragement.

Week 6: Rage and Resiliency

We tackle Blue Shell moments like sudden or unfair setbacks, while practicing body reset strategies so kids can hit the respawn button and try again without blowing up or shutting down.

Week 8: Authenticity and Squad Synergy

We bring it all together to celebrate each child's unique brain strengths with a custom Character Stats Card, leaving the group feeling confident, understood, and proud of who they are.

Parent Collaboration and Support.

True growth happens when home and group work together. To keep you connected every step of the way, every family receives a comprehensive Parent Companion Guide:

Weekly Group Insights: Always know exactly which "brain superpower" and gaming quest your child is exploring each session so you are never in the dark.
Try-This-at-Home Strategies: Simple, practical "home quests" and gaming-inspired tools designed to make transitions, frustration, and daily routines smoother for the whole family.
Reflection & Journaling Prompts: Thoughtful self-check prompts to help you track your child's progress, celebrate small wins, and reflect on your own parenting journey along the way.