This group uses Zones of Regulation to teach self-regulation skills and Behavioral Skills Training (verbal instruction, modeling, rehearsal/practice, feedback) to teach social problem solving skills. Children will practice and apply these skills through playing games with peers in the group. Skills covered include identifying emotions/zones, thinking about how others feel, compromising with peers, taking turns, working together, following directions/rules in the game, and managing emotions while playing. This group will have a maximum of 8 students.
-Kindergarten through 2nd grade
-Mondays 4:30-5:15pm
-7 session group. Dates: TBD
-cost $300
Facilitators: Desiree Mahiquez, Ed.S., NCSP, BCBA and Tisha Conaway, BCBA
This is a group focused on skills that support making and maintaining friendships. Topics will include compromising with others, asking others to play/joining a group, perspective taking, handling social set-backs & working together.
-Elementary: Kindergarten - 5th grade (split into a younger and older group)
-Mondays 5:30-6:15pm
-7 session group. Dates TBD
-cost $300
Facilitators: Licensed Schools Psychologists and Board Certified Behavior Analysts
This group will help middle school students to identify and understand their anxieties through a cognitive behavioral approach focused on coping skills, stress management, and building confidence.
Weekly breakdown:
Define anxiety and how it makes us feel physically and emotionally
Learn anxiety reducing techniques
Identifying and exploring individual strengths and values to help build confidence
Identify anxiety provoking situations and explore coping strategies that could be used in those situations
Incorporating positive self-talk and growth mindset when viewing situations that are uncomfortable
Create a calming box to have at home
8 Week Program
Ages: 10-13 years
Meeting Dates: Thursdays from 5:00-5:45pm from April 4th - May 23rd
Price: $350
Facilitator: Rochelle Poole, Ed.S., NCSP
This group is for student who already have foundational knowledge of anxiety and coping skills. The group will continue to develop anxiety reducing skills while working with each other in a fun and supporting environment.
8 Week Program
Ages: 10-13 years
Meeting Dates: Thursdays from 6:00-6:45pm from April 4th - May 23rd
Price: $350
Facilitator: Rochelle Poole, Ed.S., NCSP
Groups meet at 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
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