Toddler Time is a programme for 12-34 months old children and their caregivers. It focuses on increasing emotional regulation and building self-esteem in toddlers by teaching parents supportive and nurturing approaches. Parents learn how to engage in nurturing play that increases autonomy and regulation. Parents will develop skills to soothe their children when they experience […]
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 […]
This group is designed for children with dyslexia and literacy delays. The group will provide an explicit and structured literacy approach using the Orton-Gillingham program and following the International Dyslexia guidelines based on evidence-based practise. Orton-Gillingham is a multisensory structured literacy approach for students of all ages, who struggle in reading, writing and spelling. Children […]
Art speaks louder than words! Join this therapy in action group and explore art for healing, centering, and self-discovery. Through expressive art, we narrate our personal stories and learn tools to build self-esteem and manage anxiety. This group provides a safe and non-judgmental environment for teens to share their creativity, thoughts, and emotions and receive […]
Verbal language and nonverbal language skills go hand in hand when we ‘read’ a social situation and decide to initiate, engage/respond or withdraw from it. Interactions and discussions with other adolescents through board games and conversations about a wide range of topics and experiences are our platform to practise these skills. Areas of Focus include: […]
Come visit a worlds of swords and sorcery. D&D is driven by imagination. It is about picturing the towering castle beneath the stormy night sky and imagining how a fantasy adventurer might react to the challenges that scene presents. D&D gives structure to the stories, a way of determining the consequences of the adventurers' actions […]
As children grow older, social experiences and relationships start becoming more complex, and the skills required also become more advanced. Practising these skills in an environment that offer meaningful and internally motivating situations increase enjoyment in engaging with others and forming and maintaining friendships. Areas of Focus include: - Perspective-taking skills (understanding another person’s intent […]
A group for adolescents who are are working on positive self-talk and looking for others who are dealing with dissociative feelings, depression, and/or anxiety. This support group will help like-minded teens address shared feelings of distress and disassociation and build coping skills and a community of resilience and acceptance. Details: Where? Online. The link will […]
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 […]
Who we are, how we feel and how we choose to express ourselves. In this group we look at understanding the nuances of sex and relationships, including topics of: gender, identity, sexuality, coming out and consent. Details: Where? SPOT Central, 17/F, Wing's Building, 110-116 Queen's Road Central When? Mondays at 5:40-6:40pm How much? 800HKD per […]
This is a social empowerment group that focuses on building confidence, social coping, emotional management and conflicts resolution skills. An example of which includes guidance on how one can pay attention to their peers when conducting a conversation to maintain interest. Interpretations would be made to help the child navigate the emotional conflicts associated with […]
Being Neurodiverse/E2/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 […]
An evidence-based parenting course promoting effective communication and positive relationships in families with adolescents aged 11 to 16 years. The Parent Plus Adolescent Programme considers how parents can connect with and build good relationships with their teenage children, while also being firm and influential in their lives. Topics include: - Getting to know and connecting […]
Peer support group for children and teens living as LGBT and Allies – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual, questioning and allies. Many LGBTQIA individuals experience negative mental health issues due to the prejudice and other biases they face. Research suggests that queer people are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, and addiction or substance […]
SPOT Study Hall now offers a place where teens can get tailored help and support them through the stresses of school. Study Hall is especially designed for teens struggling to cope with the demands of online learning, who may have learning difficulties and/or anxiety. Study Hall will take place with a certified tutor (supervised by […]
The boys group focuses on social coping skills, conflicts resolution and leadership. An example of which includes guidance on how one can pay attention to their peers when conducting a conversation to maintain interest. Interpretations would be made to help the child navigate the emotional conflicts associated with managing different expectations in real time. General […]
All children have a desire to connect with others. If your child is withdrawing or showing anxiety in social/group situations, this is for you! Children can lose opportunities to develop joint attention in relationships due to processing difficulties that leave them feeling anxious, unempowered or in need to control or withdraw from social situations. These […]
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 - […]
Early Bird is an early intervention course for parents and carers of children under 6 years old with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder. Early Bird aims to support parents by empowering and helping them facilitate their child's social communication and behaviour in their natural environment. It also helps parents to establish good practice […]
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 […]
This music therapy pre-school playgroup put a focus on child empowerment and regulation. It allows children to feel confident to express themselves and learn how to identify new emotions and social skills. We practice sharing, singing, instrument playing, body movement and mindfulness to encourage self-regulation. When we validate a child's emotions, we allow a child […]