Services for Youth

12 WEEK SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM (ages 4 - 8 years)

Children will learn the fundamental social skills that they need in order to attain social success.

Skills are learned through hands-on activities, art, drama, music and play.

Topics:

  • Self-esteem
  • Routine
  • Manners
  • Listening
  • Following directions                 
  • Communication                   
  • Personal Space
  • Feelings
  • Anger Management
  • Friendships
  • Getting Along
  • Teamwork
  • Making Decisions
  • Life at Home
  • Solving Conflicts
  • Bullying

12 WEEK SOCIAL AND STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM (ages 9 - 13 years)

Children will learn the fundamental social and study skills that they need in order to attain social and academic success..

Skills are learned through hands-on activities, art, drama, music and play.

Topics:

  • Self-esteem
  • Listening
  • Following Directions
  • Communication
  • Personal Space
  • Feelings
  • Learning Styles
  • Teamwork
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Study Space
  • Study Skills
  • Techniques for Studying
  • Anger Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Bullying

INDIVIDUAL SOCIAL SKILLS PROGRAM (ages 4 - 17 years)

Children will learn the fundamental social skills that they need in order to attain social success.

Sessions are catered to meet the specific needs of each child.

Children are presented the opportunity to discuss their feelings and concerns in a safe, positive and confidential environment.

Sessions are offered in two steps:

  • Needs Assessment: parents meet with the Family Resource Center staff to discuss the child’s history and needs, and develop a plan of action.

  • Weekly sessions: sessions are offered one-on-one, once per week for one hour.

Topics:

  • Self-esteem
  • Listening
  • Following Directions
  • Communication
  • Personal Space
  • Feelings
  • Learning Styles
  • Teamwork
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Study Space
  • Study Skills
  • Techniques for Studying
  • Anger Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Bullying

INDIVIDUAL STUDY SKILLS PROGRAMS (ages 10-17 years)

Children will learn the fundamental study skills that they need in order to attain academic success.

Sessions are catered to meet the specific needs of each child.

Sessions are offered in two steps:

  • Needs Assessment: parents meet with the Family Resource Center staff to discuss the child’s history and needs, and develop a plan of action

  • Weekly sessions: sessions are offered one-on-one, once per week for one hour.

Programs are offered in the following package formats:

Package #1 - Teamwork Building (3 sessions)

  • Self-Esteem and Learning Styles

  • Teamwork (group dynamics, roles, decision-making, conflict resolution)

  • Time-management and organization in a group

Package #2 - Personal Organization and Time Management (4 sessions)

  • Self-Esteem and Learning Styles

  • Teamwork (group dynamics, roles, decision-making, conflict resolution)

  • Time-management

  • Personal study space

Package #3 - Skills for School (7 sessions)

  • Self-esteem and learning styles

  • Note-taking (from oral)

  • Note-taking (from written)

  • Homework

  • Study Techniques

  • Test-taking

  • Oral Presentations

    • CHARACTER-BUILDING WORKSHOPS (ages 12-14 years)

    Children will be able to learn about what values are important, how to implement these values and make themselves global citizens.

    Workshops are offered one Saturday per month for 2 hours.

    Dates:

    FALL-WINTER 2011 - 2012 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
    Saturday, October 29, 2011 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Saturday, November 26, 2011 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, November 26, 2011 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, February 25, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Saturday, April 28, 2012 1:00pm - 3:00pm
    Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:00am - 12:00pm

    • Doll Activity

    • Pay it Forward (Altruism)

    • Media Literacy and Critical Thinking

    • Tolerance and Accepting Diversity

    • Activism

    • Owning Your Emotions

    • Manners

Call (514) 685-5912 for more information