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Kids College Social Groups

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STARS click for more information

An activity oriented social skills group for girls that combines crafts, role playing and games to help them learn to make and keep friends, communicate, problem solve, monitor moods, and improve decision making and social sportsmanship skills.

 

Girl Talk click for more information

An activity oriented social skills group for girls that combines crafts, role playing and games to help them learn to make and keep friends, communicate, problem solve, monitor moods, and improve decision making and social sportsmanship skills.

 

FOCUS click for more information 

FOCUS is a social skills group for children with attention, behavioral, and social challenges. Group goals include enhancing social skills, improving self-monitoring and emotion regulation, as well as learning more effective ways to solve problems and cope with stressors. During group your child will talk about feelings, active listening, impulse control, problem solving, anger/frustration management, self-esteem, irrational thinking, bullying, teasing, stress and relaxation skills. Activities and games enhance the child’s group experience and contribute to a fun and interactive learning environment.

 

Taming the Tornado click for more information 

Calling all boys and girls, this social skills group is for you! Emotions such as frustration, anger, and jealousy often result in acting out and aggressive behavior. Children who are reactive and impulsive learn the “tools” needed for emotional regulation and self-esteem through stories, hands-on activities and games.

Stress Busters with Animal-Asissted Therapyclick for more information

Today’s child is faced with academic and social demands that create debilitating levels of anxiety and worry. Stress Busters is designed to utilize Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) techniques and interventions to help children develop the tools needed to take charge and cope with stressful situations.

Clue Breakersclick for more information

Many young people have a hard time reading social cues, including children with Asperger’s Disorder. Boys and girls uncover the clues of successful social interactions, such as facial expressions and body language. Children learn effective communication skills and how to take the perspective of others. Sessions include modeling, practice of social skills and counseling related to friendship issues.

Teen Clue Breakersclick for more information

Clue Breakers for Teens! is an 8-session interactive group for boys and girls ages 14-17 designed to promote communication and healthy relationships. Group participants discuss life and relationship stressors. Group topics include friends, relationships, identity development, appearance, hygiene, and body image, sexuality, talking to parents, mood, self-esteem, coping/stress management, conflict resolution, academics, and risk taking behaviors.

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