Pastoral Institute presents Social Skills Groups for Children & Adolescents
Experienced therapists teach and help kids to learn practical social skills and help build friendships in a fun and relaxed format.
Individual consultation available to parents as needed.
Registration: Early bird registration deadline is March 6th.
Registration deadline is March 13th.
Classes run for 6 weeks starting March 20th
We will skip the week of April 2nd for Spring break
Advanced Social Skills
Tuesdays 3:45-4:30
Focus will be on more advanced social skills, such as manners, listening, and following directions; appropriate behavior in stressful situations, including waiting, transitions, birthday parties; and recognizing and expressing emotion.
Behavior Management
Tuesdays 4:45-5:30
The main focus for each member of this group will be to discuss, model, and role play the right choice social skills using the “Stop and Think” and “You are Responsible for your Choices” theme. Our behavior management course will introduce and discuss topics such as conflict resolution, social skills, anger management, character education, parenting, and violence prevention.
Creative Thinking
Thursdays 3:45-4:30
The creative thinking group will teach children to learn creative problem-solving methods while having fun in the process. Students learn how to identify challenges and to think creatively to solve problems. Participants will develop team-building skills by working in groups. They will learn to examine problems and to identify the real challenge without limiting the possible solutions and their potential success. Children of all types will find something that will appeal to them giving them a fun, creative way to start solving problems.
How to Sign Up:
- For new clients: Clients, who are new to Pastoral Institute, should schedule a screening appointment before having their child join the group. Please call our office at 706-649-6500, ext. 1361 for your screening appointment with Dr. Sims.
- For current Pastoral Institute clients: If your child is currently or was recently a client, please register for the group by calling our office at 706-649-6507, ext. 1361 for Isabella Bond or email at [email protected].
All classes offered at the Pastoral Institute’s Counseling Center
2022 15th Ave. Columbus, GA.