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Social Skills Groups
Social Skills Groups
The social skills group at Journey to Psychological Wellness, LLC is designed for children, adolescents or adults who have difficulty socializing with others. These children may or may not be diagnosed with Social Anxiety, ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Research demonstrates that individuals who have difficulty with recognizing social cues learn better when they visually see the skill being demonstrated. In addition, each individual has their own unique learning style. Therefore, a multi-modal learning style is utilized that incorporates having the group members hear about the skills (auditory), watch video clips that demonstrate the skills (visual) and practice the skills via the use of role plays (kinesthetic).
Dr. Goodwin is the leader for the children and adolescent group. An objective measure is used to assess each child and adolescent's social needs and strengths prior to the group initiating. The skills selected and taught will focus on each group member's needs.
What Topics May Be Discussed
What Topics May Be Discussed
- Listening to Others
- Following Directions
- Showing Kindness/Empathy Towards Others
- Ignoring Distractions
- Asking for Help
- Taking Turns in Conversations
- Cooperating With Others
- Asking for Help
- How to Stand up for Self/Others
- Respecting Property
- Regulating Emotions When Feeling Anxious or Frustrated
Adolescents
- Choosing Appropriate Friends
- Appropriate Conversation Skills- How to Start, Enter & Exit Conversations
- Appropriate Use of Humor
- How to Organize a Get-Together
- How to Handle Rejection, Teasing Bullying, Gossip/Rumors and Cyber Bullying
- Appropriate Use of Electronic Form of Communication
- How to Handle Disagreements
Who Can Attend
Who Can Attend
- Children's Group (Ages 7-12)
- Adolescent Group (Ages 13-18)
Cost of Group
Cost of Group
- View the Contact Us page for insurances accepted.
- Self-Pay is $50/session for Dr. Goodwin's groups.
When are Groups Offered
When are Groups Offered
- Children's group will be offered on Mondays for 10 weeks, starting 2/1/21, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
- Adolescent's group will be offered on Thursdays for 10 weeks, starting 2/5/20, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
How to Register for Group:
How to Register for Group:
Contact the office in Allentown, Pennsylvania to schedule an initial evaluation.