Social Skills Programs & Anxiety Treatment

Teen Social Group

The purpose of this group is to help teens learn skills and strategies to manage anxiety or discomfort in social situations and improve social interaction skills. Group members will have an opportunity to talk about their anxiety/discomfort in social situations. They will learn ways to increase their confidence using CBT based strategies such as recognizing and challenging distorted thinking or increasing positive self-talk. Confidence will also be built through positive interaction with others in the group. Children will learn and practice important social skills and have an opportunity to role play using these skills in session.

Social Skills Group (k-6)

Children who do not have adequate social skills are put at risk for isolation from peers and family, emotional and behavioral problems, and academic underachievement. Research evidence has demonstrated the effectiveness of small, skill-based, interactional groups in improving children’s difficulties with social communication and interaction. Small groups of 4-6 students Students grouped based on age and specific needs Groups run by a licensed social worker Initial screening assessment Individualized goals for each child Progress notes to track your child’s improvement Topics covered will be based on the specific needs of each group. However, some topics you can expect include: Greetings and conversation skills, eye contact, identification of feelings, friendship skills, manners, resolving conflict, coping with anger and anxiety

Coping with Anxiety Program (One on one)

This program is designed for children and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety that is interfering with their academic achievement or interpersonal relationships. Anxiety comes in many forms including, but not limited to school-based anxiety, test anxiety, social anxiety, and general anxiety. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 8% of teens ages 13-18 have an anxiety disorder, with symptoms commonly emerging around age 6. Anxiety can impair many areas of the child’s life if left untreated. In our Coping with Anxiety Program your child will work one-on-one with our social worker who is trained and experienced in working with individuals struggling with anxiety.

Contact jwilson@wiselearningcenters.com or call 203-403-3546 for more information

Locations in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Stamford & Newtown