By: childandfamily

The psychologists at both Child and Family Development offices are offering additional SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS, starting in January 2016.   

ADHD GROUPS

Objective:  To promote social confidence and executive skill building

Description: A curriculum is utilized to improve social, emotional and self-regulatory strategies and skills. These skills include improved focus, concentration, and academic performance, reducing stress and anxiety, handling peer-to-peer conflicts, managing emotions and reactions, and developing greater empathy toward others.

Ages: 7-10

Gender: For both boys and girls

Schedule: Mondays and Tuesdays at 5 at our Midtown office

ADOLESCENT GROUPS 

Objective: To improve emotional management and problem-solving skills 

Description: A curriculum is utilized to improve social, emotional and self-regulatory strategies and skills including utilizing a cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes learning to manage emotions and reactions, role-play new ways of interacting with others, and to practice skills such as soothing yourself when upset.

Ages: 10-12 and 13-15

Gender: For both boys and girls

Schedule: Thursdays at 3, 4 and 5 at our Pineville office

OTHER INFORMATION: 

• SCHEDULING: All sessions begin on the hour and are approximately 45 minutes
• COST: A family may pay privately ($60/session) or use insurance benefits, if available
• FUTURE GROUPS: Additional groups, including those for other difficulties and age ranges, may be offered as interest exists

WANT TO LEARN MORE OR GET REGISTERED? 

Groups are lead by either Dr. Gretchen Hunter and/or Dr. Amanda Cummings. For additional information about scheduling and group openings, please contact our Client Services team at 704-541-9080.