Sign up now for summer classes!
- all classes are help at my home workshop in South Surrey
- all classes require an intake meeting (no charge) before acceptance into the group to ensure goodness of fit
- I am set up tp bill AFU
feel free to contact me for more info on any programs
Summer Social Skills
5 sessions, 1.5 hours each $350
Social skills instruction with fun games, food and activities. Run like an intensive Saturday Social or PEERS (see below for more info on these groups). Three groups according to age.
1. Minis - ages 5-7, July 11-15
2. Mediums - ages 8-11, July 18-22
3. Maximums - ages 12-15, July 25-29
Summer Sunday Social ExplorersBoys Social Club/Girls Social Club
Due to interest, I have arranged a social club that involves less direct instruction of social skills and more learning through activities.
Meeting twice a month (alternate weeks for the two clubs) starting in May and continuing through the summer when enough interest. $340 for 4, 2.5 hour sessions which include dinner and an activity. Some proposed activities include: movies, laser tag, water park, bowling, painting party, beach picnic. The group will be limited to 3 or 4 participants, aged 8-11.
PEERS ( Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) for adolescents with social skills deficits
Starting Feb 1, 2017
Teens will learn:
* How to use appropriate conversational skills *How to be a good host during get togethers
* How to find common interests by trading information * How to make phone calls to friends
* How to handle electronic communication
* How to appropriately use humour * How to choose appropriate friends
* How to enter and exit peer conversations * How to be a good sport
* How to handle rejection, teasing and bullying * How to handle arguments and disagreements
* How to handle rumours and gossip * How to change a bad reputation
This program is the only evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens who may present with ADHD, Aspergers, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Anxiety or other social or behavioural issues. Participants should be behaviourally and emotionally regulated.
Classes are broken into 16, 90 minute weekly sessions with an additional parent debrief. During each session, teens are taught an important social skill and given an opportunity to practice that skill. Homework is then given for the week to give additional practice. Program cost is $1200 and can be paid through AFU. Participants must be motivated to learn ways to make and keep friends and parent participation is required.
Visit www.semel.ucla.edu/peers for additional info. :)
Saturday Social
Starting April 2017
This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety. Classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit.
Students will learn:
- how to identify feelings in themselves and others
- relaxation techniques
- how to engage in positive self talk
- how to set goals and be more confident
Every class ends with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child.
Classes are Saturdays and run for 10 sessions. At the final class the kids will receive a certificate of achievement and have a class party. Cost is $600.
ages 5-7, 3-4:30
ages 8-10, 4:30-6:00
Sibshops
second to last Friday of the month
Great program developed through Seattle Hospital as a much needed resource for siblings of children with special needs. I have received training with Don Meyer, who developed the program. This is not a counselling program, but an opportunity for these kids to blow off steam and share their experiences with other children who will understand. Sessions may include games, crafts and cooking. In keeping with Don's idea of the program, I am keeping fees nominal - $10 per drop in session. Please preregister!
- all classes are help at my home workshop in South Surrey
- all classes require an intake meeting (no charge) before acceptance into the group to ensure goodness of fit
- I am set up tp bill AFU
feel free to contact me for more info on any programs
Summer Social Skills
5 sessions, 1.5 hours each $350
Social skills instruction with fun games, food and activities. Run like an intensive Saturday Social or PEERS (see below for more info on these groups). Three groups according to age.
1. Minis - ages 5-7, July 11-15
2. Mediums - ages 8-11, July 18-22
3. Maximums - ages 12-15, July 25-29
Summer Sunday Social ExplorersBoys Social Club/Girls Social Club
Due to interest, I have arranged a social club that involves less direct instruction of social skills and more learning through activities.
Meeting twice a month (alternate weeks for the two clubs) starting in May and continuing through the summer when enough interest. $340 for 4, 2.5 hour sessions which include dinner and an activity. Some proposed activities include: movies, laser tag, water park, bowling, painting party, beach picnic. The group will be limited to 3 or 4 participants, aged 8-11.
PEERS ( Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) for adolescents with social skills deficits
Starting Feb 1, 2017
Teens will learn:
* How to use appropriate conversational skills *How to be a good host during get togethers
* How to find common interests by trading information * How to make phone calls to friends
* How to handle electronic communication
* How to appropriately use humour * How to choose appropriate friends
* How to enter and exit peer conversations * How to be a good sport
* How to handle rejection, teasing and bullying * How to handle arguments and disagreements
* How to handle rumours and gossip * How to change a bad reputation
This program is the only evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens who may present with ADHD, Aspergers, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Anxiety or other social or behavioural issues. Participants should be behaviourally and emotionally regulated.
Classes are broken into 16, 90 minute weekly sessions with an additional parent debrief. During each session, teens are taught an important social skill and given an opportunity to practice that skill. Homework is then given for the week to give additional practice. Program cost is $1200 and can be paid through AFU. Participants must be motivated to learn ways to make and keep friends and parent participation is required.
Visit www.semel.ucla.edu/peers for additional info. :)
Saturday Social
Starting April 2017
This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety. Classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit.
Students will learn:
- how to identify feelings in themselves and others
- relaxation techniques
- how to engage in positive self talk
- how to set goals and be more confident
Every class ends with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child.
Classes are Saturdays and run for 10 sessions. At the final class the kids will receive a certificate of achievement and have a class party. Cost is $600.
ages 5-7, 3-4:30
ages 8-10, 4:30-6:00
Sibshops
second to last Friday of the month
Great program developed through Seattle Hospital as a much needed resource for siblings of children with special needs. I have received training with Don Meyer, who developed the program. This is not a counselling program, but an opportunity for these kids to blow off steam and share their experiences with other children who will understand. Sessions may include games, crafts and cooking. In keeping with Don's idea of the program, I am keeping fees nominal - $10 per drop in session. Please preregister!