A group of young people learning how to effectively interact with others in social situations. The group will focus on helping children understand and observe their own emotions and feelings, along with recognising others thoughts and feelings. The sessions will be structured on concepts such as reading the room, thinking with our eyes, following the […]
Being gifted comes with its own set of challenges. Often children feel isolated and misunderstood. Gifted children may have trouble navigating their expectations (perfectionism and procrastination), especially if there is an asynchronicity in skills (high IQ but difficulties with EQ). This group focuses on self-esteem, social skills, conflict resolution and leadership with like-minded children. The […]
Social experiences that are internally motivating and meaningful for the child often offer the best opportunity to learn and practice social skills. Interactions through conversations, sharing and games with other children are likely to increase enjoyment in engaging and exploring with others. Areas of Focus include: - Following and staying with the group plan - […]
This group will allow children to practice valuable and concrete skills in a creative way. The aim is to support their executive functioning skills such as impulsivity, emotional regulation, focused attention, flexibility in thinking. and many more. Our executive functions helps up to regulate and organise our bodies to essentially “get stuff done”. Strategies such […]
Practicing social skills is usually most successful within situations that are meaningful and internally motivating for a child. Interaction and practice with other children who share interests with your child are likely to increase the enjoyment of engaging with others. Areas of Focus include: – Body awareness and personal space – Visual strategies – Verbal […]