By: childandfamily
SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS will continue this fall at Child and Family Development. The groups are led by psychologists, particularly:
- Shavonda Bean LPA
- Gretchen Hunter PhD
- Ashley Costner Kies LPA PhD
OBJECTIVE: To promote social confidence and executive skill building
DESCRIPTION: A curriculum is utilized to improve social, emotional and self-regulation 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.
Current groups:
| Boys | 7-9 years old | Midtown office | Tuesday at 5:15 |
| Boys | 7-9 years old | Pineville office | Thursday at 4:15 |
| Girls | 10-13 years old | Pineville office | Wednesday at 4:15 |
| Boys | 10-13 years old | Pineville office | Thursday at 4:15 |
| Boys | 13-15 years old | Pineville office | Thursday at 5:15 |
All groups are approximately 45 minutes.
Additional groups, including for other ages and other difficulties, may be offered as interest exists.
People may join at anytime, as sessions are ongoing.
COST: A family may pay privately ($75) or use insurance benefits, if available.
MORE INFORMATION:
Call our offices for additional information about scheduling and group openings.
Gretchen Hunter PhD, 704-940-0626, ghunter@childandfamilydevelopment.com
Click here for an information page.
