Social Skills “Red-Flags” for Elementary Schoolers
Good social skills are crucial throughout life. The development of these skills begins early in life. The social skills children cultivate in elementary school play a key role in helping
Social Skills for Children, Teens, and Adults
“Our social skills services for children, adolescents, and adults are based on the premise that social skills (e.g. communication skills, active listening, friend-making, reading non-verbal social cues, networking abilities) are essential life skills that foster success, happiness, and health. Our goal is to teach these skills in a supportive and nurturing environment, with the expectation that the skills will be generalized to real-world experiences and relationships.”
– Dr. Haley
Ways The Social Skills Center Helps
Decrease Anxiety
In our Woodbridge behavioral therapy group sessions, we teach children and adolescents how to relax and settle themselves so that they can have a more effective response to the people and situations they face every day.
Improve Self-Esteem
Instead of feeling shame, guilt or a false sense of power by trying to manipulate, control or dominate others, our group members learn how to experience authentic well-being.
Communicate Clearly
In our social skills training online and in-person groups at our Woodbridge behavioral therapy center, clients get to practice with their peers and learn by doing, rather than trying to “regurgitate” statements they learned in a book or heard someone else say.
Resolve Conflicts
Very few children see adults modeling effective, healthy responses to conflict. In our groups, they learn how to see another’s point of view as valid, leading to greater understanding and cooperation.
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Social Skills “Red-Flags” for Preschoolers
Is your child on pace, lagging a little or in danger? Below are a few red flags that indicate your preschooler may be struggling with social skills and need additional
Why the Definition of “Friendship” has Changed?
Back in the day, your friend was someone in the neighborhood, a classmate or someone you saw (in person) on a regular basis. You passed notes in class, had sleepovers,