Social Skills Enrichment for Children
Developed to meet the needs of children aged 5-14 years. Presented in a fun, hands-on, self-empowering format, designed...just for kids.
Social Skills Tutoring
Problem Solving
Stopping and thinking before you do
Social Interaction
Dealing with teasing
Feeling confident
Thinking of alternatives to aggression
Friendship skills
Communicating needs and feelings
Group Format
Small manageable groups
Evening groups, one hour in length, offered through the week
Weekly communication with parents
Techniques taught through art, play and creative expression
Emphasis on self-worth, feeling identification, stopping and thinking before you do
A pro-social approach to teaching social skills
Groups conducted by one facilitator and group aides
Regular groups continue throughout the year with the exception of Christmas, Spring and Summer break
Small, weekly at home activity sheets encourage group concepts outside the Onward program setting
Goals
For children to take responsibility for their lives, actions and limitations
To provide a safe environment for children to discuss their concerns and goals
To help the child recognize their positives and potential, enhancing their self esteem
To learn specific ways of integrating the taught social skills into their life
Children will become aware and comfortable with their emotions through feeling identification
Children will learn to deal with their emotions in an empowering, assertive way
For children to strengthen friendships both within and outside the group
