We’re getting into the Spooktober Spirit! Halloween may not be the same this year, but we can still find ways to enjoy the Halloween spirit! Though traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe, there are still plenty of ways to have fun! Here are a few tips to keep in mind this […]
Continue ReadingThe theme this month in our Social Skills Training Program is Social Smarts: Using Our Social Smarts Everywhere We Go. Underlying Principle: Everyone has something they are good at, which we can refer to as “smarts.” While some people have really good technology smarts, others may have “smarts” in other areas. However, when we interact […]
Continue ReadingThe theme this month in our Social Skills Training Program is Friendship Skills. Underlying Principle: Teach the child the importance of being friendly, kind and empathetic so that he or she may give others good thoughts. Targeted Skills: Friendship skills, Initiations, Conversation Skills, Perspective Taking, Positive Thinking A Few Examples of Activities: Friendly Greeting Practice […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program is highlighting the new year with the theme of Reflect and Grow. Underlying Principle: As the new year begins, we reflect on the previous year and use what we have learned to continue growing this year and set new goals. For this month, we will help our clients use a […]
Continue ReadingOur theme for December in the Social Skills Training Program is A Season of Giving. Underlying Principle: The Holiday season is an exciting time of giving and receiving gifts. However, there is much more to gifts this time of year. We teach our clients the importance of thinking of others and coping when something does […]
Continue ReadingThe theme in our Social Skills Training Program in November is all about giving thanks. Theme: It’s nice to say, “Thank you!” Underlying Principle: Being thankful is a win-win situation – it makes the people you’re showing thanks for feel good and it helps to build positive thinking and awareness of the good things in […]
Continue ReadingThe focus this month in our Social Skills Training Program is Bullying: dealing and helping put an end to bullying. Underlying Principle: There are different roles that either contribute to or help stop bullying. Teaching others the different roles in a bullying situation can help them identify when bullying is happening, and what to do […]
Continue ReadingThe theme for August in our Social Skills Training Program is Getting Ready for School: Encourage Friendship Skills and Play. Underlying Principle: Getting ready to start the new school year, it is important to be prepared. It is also a good idea to understand what social skills are and why using them is important. Targeted […]
Continue ReadingThe theme for July in our Social Skills Training Program is Flexible Thinker: Learning to Cope with Change. Underlying Principle: We all experience changes throughout our day. Some changes might be small, and others might be big. Sometimes, others have a hard time adapting to changes and may have big reactions. They like to follow […]
Continue ReadingThe theme this month for our Social Skills Training Program is Reflections in the New Year. Underlying Principle: As 2018 ends and a new year begins, we start to reflect on the memories made the previous year and set out resolutions for 2019. A resolution is a promise to yourself that you will make serious […]
Continue ReadingIn November both SSTP and Floortime programs focus around Thanksgiving. Social Skills Training Program Theme: Thanks for your Gratitutde Thanksgiving is around the corner and all month long we want to promote gratitude and appreciation for people in our lives and all the great things we have. The activities below aim to help the child really […]
Continue ReadingHalloween is the featured focus in both our Social Skills Training Program and Floortime Program. Both programs are also hosting Halloween Week centering around a variety of activities for our clients. SSTP Theme: Pumpkins have Feelings, Too! The targeted skills covered this month are Safety Awareness/ Stranger Danger/ Perspective Taking/ Initiation/Social rules-Expected behavior. Examples of activities include: […]
Continue ReadingThis month in our Social Skills Training Program we are featuring activities centered around the theme of Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes. This includes considering other’s thoughts and accepting differences in perception. The targeted skill is perspective taking. Examples of some of the activities are: Describe a scenario and have each person draw a scene […]
Continue ReadingEach month we choose a new theme on which to focus with our clients. Our June theme for the Social Skills Training Program is Supporting Emotions. Being aware of one’s emotions and being able to regulate or control them is essential for social success. If we are unable to manage our emotional state, we will have […]
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