Middle School Group to Increase Social Understanding |
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For boys and girls ages 11-14 years
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Details
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Middle school aged children are faced with several changing events around them as well as changes in their appearance, behavior, and thought process. For a child on the spectrum these changes often create higher levels of stress, confusion, and withdrawn behavior. In this six-week class the members will learn about a variety of topics that are relevant to their age. The members will learn more about themselves as well as how they can get their needs met while also being more aware of the needs of others.
Dates & Topics
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Introductions and Handling Emotions
Members will learn about their emotions and how to identify different feeling states in the brain and body. Members will talk about ways to handle frustration, and what they can do to decrease conflict when they are not able to get what they want.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Making Friends
In this session we will introduce a variety of ways to make friends and keep friendships.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Technology
Explore ways to use the Internet and social media through computer, tablets, video game consoles, phones, and other devices.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Recreation
Find and research local area activities that are fun, safe, and appropriate for your interest and age.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Going Through Changes
This topic will include a variety of changes happening at this age. The topic will include changes at school, peers at school, friends, and the changes the child is going through. Members will learn about the transitions occurring such as changes with:
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wrap Up
Group will go over what they learned and share new ideas of how they used skills.
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Presented by Wade Koski, LCSW
Wade Koski is a licensed Psychotherapist with a background working with children and adolescents as well as facilitating groups. Over the past 5 years he has spent the majority of his time working with individuals on the autism spectrum and their family members. You can find additional information about Wade on LinkedIn.
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