About Social Skills Groups:
A social skills group is a small and supportive setting for children who need help in developing and practicing pro-social behavior. In these groups our therapists guide the children through strategies to navigate social environments while improving their confidence and establishing healthier relationships.
Social Skills Groups: We are offering small group in-person sessions for grades 3 - 12, and in person groups for Pre-K - grade 12
Individual Counseling: Video and in person sessions for children needing 1:1 counseling are available
Parent Sessions: In an effort to support parents, we are offering video and in person sessions to help manage scheduling, structure and emotional support to their children
We want you to know we are here for you and your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you require additional support for your child or family. See below for FAQs about Telehealth and in person services:
If your child is sad or frustrated by the inability to…
Make and keep friends
Play with and relate to peers
Manage emotions and reactions
Regulate volume and tone of voice
Maintain a calm body
Respect personal space
Control impulsive decisions
Not interrupt others
…then your child may benefit from a social skills group
Our social skills groups address:
Conversation
Active listening
Sharing
Showing interest in others
Staying on topic
Attention
Improved self monitoring
Enhanced focus
Staying on task
Emotional Self-Regulation
Tone modulation
Appropriate word choices and body language
Self-awareness
Management of feelings, self and others
Problem Solving Goals
Collaborative problem-solving
Conflict resolution, negotiating and coping with rejection
Non-Verbal Communication
Maintaining eye contact
Respecting personal space
Interpreting/expressing facial cues
Understanding/reacting to gestures
Pro-Social Behaviors
Reading social cues
Taking turns and being flexible
Playing fair and compromising
Testimonials
“Kids Together really gets my son and has helped him strengthen his social skills. The team is thoughtful in setting up the groups to ensure compatibility. It is a safe and welcoming place where my son is respected. With the help of the Kids Together team, he has made so much progress when interacting with friends and classmates. The Kids Together community is warm and welcoming – judgement free.”
— Parent of 1st grader with ADHD
“Our son has blossomed since he began participating in social skills groups at Kids Together. We have been going there for over two years. The group dynamic has helped him learn how to navigate fluid social environments. I witness this firsthand when seeing his interactions with his peers at school and his after care program. He is more assertive and confident when interacting with his peers. Working with Laura and her team has been a pleasure. They have done a great job providing us with strategies we can implement at home to help our son develop socially. We highly recommend Kids Together.”
— Parent of Kindergartener
“My son has attended social skills groups at Kids Together for two years. He goes in with a smile on his face each time. Cait and Laura not only provide a safe space for the kids to learn but also provide the parents with useful information about how to help our children outside of the group.“
— Parent of 6th grader
“Our family feels so fortunate to have found Kids Together. The group has meant so much to our daughter. She has found acceptance and understanding within her group and looks forward to seeing her friends each week. Lois, Laura and Lorena have been so supportive and wonderful! We highly recommend their services!”
— Parent of 6th grader
“Lois, Laura and the Kids Together staff really ‘get’ our son. They offer personalized and group feedback that meets his needs and that of the group. Our son looks forward to going to his social skills group every week because they make it welcoming and fun.”