Able - Social Skill Development

ABLE: SOCIAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT- AGES 6-10

WHAT IS ABLE?

ABLE is a 2 level program designed to help children develop and strengthen their social and interpersonal skills. This program offers a safe environment for participants to learn about, and better understand how to appropriately engage and develop healthy relationships with others.

*While we recommend participation in both levels, this is not a requirement. Those wanting to participate in only level 2 must have demonstrated level 1 skills.

Level 1 

• Learning appropriate ways to gain attention from others
• Identifying the differences between verbal and non-verbal communication
• Learning to perceive body language and other’s intentions
• Identifying and demonstrating emotions
• Understanding social norms and manners
• Developing an understanding of how our actions impact others

Level 2

• Learning and modeling appropriate social rules and expectations
• Understanding one’s body language and learning how to make positive first impressions
• Learning the qualities of a good friend and the responsibilities of friendships
• Developing problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Developing and practicing empathy- understanding the perspective of others

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Each program level is 7 weeks in length (90 min sessions). 

The program topics will be presented through various learning mediums (visual and written descriptions, handouts, videos, PowerPoint presentations). Opportunities to practice the skills will occur through peer discussion, group and individual activities, modeling, and role-play. Each session will include a parent discussion component during which a group facilitator will meet with families to discuss topics covered during the session, provide take-home strategies, and additional resources. The final session of the program will conclude with a review of all topics discussed and a certificate of completion.

OUR GROUP FACILITATORS:

Our group facilitators are members of our highly qualified team who have extensive experience working with children and youth. Their educational backgrounds include Behaviour Therapy, Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Psychology, Teaching and Occupational Therapy. 

*This program is covered as Psychological Services, check with your extended health care benefit provider. 

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