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Social Skills Group Program

Building friendships, confidence, and lifelong social skills through assent-based group therapy for children ages 6–12.

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Our Social Skills program is rooted in connection, curiosity, and belonging. We meet your child where they are to build the friendships and confidence they need to thrive.

Who We Support

Children ages 6–12 building peer interaction and friendship skills

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Kids who benefit from structured, evidence-based social skills coaching

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Children working on emotional regulation and communication in group settings

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Families seeking a warm, supportive group experience alongside clinical support

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What Your Child Will Learn

Each session builds toward lasting skills your child will use every day.

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Conversation & Greetings

Starting conversations, asking questions, and greeting peers with confidence.

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Turn-Taking & Sharing

Waiting, taking turns in games, and sharing materials with others gracefully.

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Cooperation & Teamwork

Working toward shared goals, being a good team member, and celebrating others.

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Emotional Regulation

Identifying big feelings, using coping strategies, and staying regulated in groups.

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Perspective-Taking & Empathy

Understanding how others feel and responding with kindness and care.

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Problem-Solving

Navigating disagreements, finding solutions, and building conflict resolution skills.

Week by Week

Each session builds toward lasting skills your child will use every day.

1

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Winter Warm-Up

Getting to Know Each Other

2

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Bundle Up with Friendship Skills

Building our group

3

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Cool Kids Cooperation Club

Teamwork and sharing

4

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Weathering Big Feelings

Emotional regulation

5

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Valentine's Friendship Factory

Kindness and appreciation

6

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Kind Words & Caring Actions

Empathy in practice

7

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Sharing Love (and the Materials!)

Turn-taking and generosity

8

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Friends Have Different Feelings

Perspective and empathy

What a Typical Session Looks Like

3 hours · Small groups · Predictable structure every week

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Arrival and emotional check-in

2

Explicit teaching of a social skill

3

Structured group activities and games

4

Movement and regulation breaks

5

Snack and guided peer conversation

6

Role-play and real-life practice

7

Group reflection and positive reinforcement

Sessions run 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Small group format ensures every child receives individualized attention within the group setting.

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Contact us

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