Community Events, Educational Courses & Support Groups

Nicklaus Children's Hospital extends its expertise through its educational offerings to the community providing classes and courses, in addition to family-centered services to parents, families and professionals. Browse our community calendar to discover which upcoming events you would like to attend.

Coach Spo's 5K

Join Miami HEAT Head Coach Erik Spoelstra on Sunday, December 22 at 7:30 a.m. for the first-ever Coach Spo's 5K benefitting Nicklaus Children's Hospital & the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund!

Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024 from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Schenley Park

Pre/Post Surgical Orthopedics Course for the Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate

Learn from the team at the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Craniofacial Center and Plastic Surgery Department. This course will present our experience, techniques, and results in the management of patients with cleft lip and palate.

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Main Auditorium

Weekly Events and Classes

​F.O.C.U.S. Program

This group therapy program is designed for children ages 7 to 17 with behavioral issues, including but not limited to ADHD. The weekly sessions teach innovative techniques to assist children with managing feelings, developing organization skills, maximizing their concentration abilities and socialization skills.

Location: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Division of Psychology, 2nd Floor

Wise Girls Workshop

Wise Girls Workshop is a six-session, primary prevention program, facilitated by the Department of Psychology and thoughtfully designed to empower middle school students ages 11-14 through evidenced-based practices. Each session is 60 minutes long and will include 8-10 young female participants.

Location: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Department of Psychology, 2nd Floor

Mosaico Therapy Group

This six-week group therapy program is designed for teens who have symptoms of depression, emotional dysregulation, and interpersonal challenges. 

Location: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Department of Psychology, 2nd floor

Teen Sleep Group

The six-week program is designed for teens ages 12 to 17 experiencing difficulties related to sleep, including daytime sleepiness, trouble waking in the morning, difficulty falling asleep and waking in the middle of the night. The goal of this group is to give teens the tools and strategies they need in order to get more sleep and better quality sleep.

Location: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Department of Psychology, 2nd Floor

Calm Kids

8 week program. Calm Kids is a weekly group therapy course designed to teach children strategies on how to take control over anxiety symptoms. Children will learn how to cope with fears and worries, identify anxiety triggers, how to relax the mind and body and maximize their self-confidence.

Location: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Division of Psychology, 2nd Floor

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