Papa Ganache Project, LLC

03/11/2026

PGPNJ.COM for more information

03/06/2026

03/03/2026

Join our team of in-home therapists, behavioral assistants & mentors!

Papa Ganache Project, LLC is always hiring so that we can help as many kids/families as possible. Please check out our website for more information and apply TODAY!

IIC's are NJ licensed clincians (LCSW/LSW or LPC/LAC) that work directly with youth & their families as part of the wraparound team to strengthen and develop skills to reduce behavioral and emotional symptoms & increase overall functioning. Through individualized planning, treatment focuses on ...

03/03/2026

visit our website pgpnj.com for more information and apply today!

03/03/2026

Contact info@pgpnj.com to enroll today!! 🧁

02/24/2026

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02/15/2026

Today is Valentine’s Day. Maybe it’s a made up holiday, but ya know what, it is so very lovely to have a day designated to celebrate the relationships that you have with the people you love. And love isn’t just romantic. This is not just a holiday for romance. It is for all the kinds of love.
It’s familial (parents, caregivers, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, ‘framily,’ you get the idea). It’s platonic (friendship, besties) (coworkers, neighbors). It’s self-love (maybe this can be the toughest one?). It’s the love for your pets (that’s maybe the easiest one).
And guess what?!
There’s a big benefit to safe, healthy, loving relationships of all kinds: research shows that love can give a boost to your mental health and physical health by reducing stress and increasing happiness. Evidence suggests strong romantic and platonic relationships can positively affect your overall health, significantly improving physical and mental health by reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and boosting the immune system. These actions release feel-good hormones like oxytocin and dopamine, which fight anxiety and promote longevity.
So, PGP wishes you a Happy Valentine’s day and hope you share the love!

02/12/2026

Feelings charts, feelings wheels, feelings vocabulary! Feelings identification is a crucial part of emotional regulation for *all ages*. These are tools that can help us figure out what is up (literally ‘what do I feel?’), communicate it to ourselves and to others.
Notice, acknowledge, accept, and cope.
There are a variety of resources available to use as a reference: feelings faces, charts, wheels, lists, even a thesaurus can be helpful!

01/31/2026

Here we are, another Friday with reports of another weekend snowstorm. It’s been a rough week with all of the ice and frigid temperatures. We are all going a bit stir crazy. Here’s a list of some fun ideas to pass the time (ok, ok, fine, not all of them are ‘fun’, but some need to be done).

It’s SO TOUGH to be cooped up inside, pent up energy, lots of personalities all stuck inside together. It can get tricky. It may be cold outside, but tensions run hot. Try to keep your cool (pun intended). Use your coping skills! Seriously! Create space for one another.

One thing that can help redirect pent up energy and wonky feelings is to be helpful to others … so, check on your neighbors … if they need help shoveling or clearing off their cars, offer a helping hand. It is a double gift: one of the neighbor and one for you! Check your local community social media pages where there are postings about people who could use a helping hand.

Stay safe, stay warm!

01/26/2026

ENROLLMENT is open for PGP’s newest group, Pathways to Work!

PGP is excited to announce a new group mentoring opportunity at the Papa Ganache bakery for youth looking to enter the workforce!

PGP’s Pathways to Work combines social-emotional learning (SEL) with hands-on pre-employment experiences to help teens feel confident and ready as they take their first steps into the working world.

The group meets at the Papa Ganache Vegan Bakery in Matawan, where teens learn by doing, building real-world workplace skills through volunteering, teamwork, and guided group activities.

Participants develop key skills like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making. Pathways to Work focuses on building confidence, a sense of purpose, and practical strategies teens can carry with them, helping them navigate workplace challenges, work toward their goals, and succeed in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Contact info@pgpnj.com for more info!

01/15/2026

This is a helpful info graphic made by socialworkerstoolbox.com to explain the various social media sites that kids, teens, and young adults use. Check it out to educate yourself and understand the features and risks of the most popular sites.

PGP recommends monitoring, supervision, and taking the time to get to know the sites that your kids use to figure out what they're ready for and what is appropriate for them.

01/02/2026

Hello 2026!!
The New Year is a bit like making pancakes: that first pancake is full of potential, but often a bit messy at first. The excitement and resolutions are fresh, but the first attempts at change might not be perfect. Just like the first pancake that gets better with each flip, the new year allows us to learn from early missteps, adjust our goals, and keep improving as we move forward. The key is to embrace the imperfections and know that each day is another chance to get it right.
Happy New Year to you, you wonderful pancake maker!