Social Skills Group

Connect. Communicate. Belong.

An 8-week small-group program helping children develop practical skills for navigating peer relationships with greater confidence.

Children will learn how to approach, join in, start conversations, and show interest in others. As well as how to pause, identify the problem, consider options, and respond more flexibly. Skills are taught directly and rehearsed through guided discussion, activities, role-play, and interaction with peers.

The goal is not to teach children to mask or perform a single 'right' way of being social. We focus on understanding social situations, expanding options, building self-advocacy, and helping children form authentic connections.

  • Understanding Social Cues

    Non-verbal communication
    Learning to notice and interpret facial expressions, gestures, personal space, body language and tone of voice - while recognizing that communication styles differ.

    Friendship-maintenance skills
    Practising the give-and-take of friendship: showing Interest, repairing misunderstandings, handling disagreements, sharing ideas and staying connected.

  • Why Small Groups?

    • Social learning is most useful when children can practise skills with other children in real time.

    • A small-group format allows facilitators to coach, model, reinforce and individualize support as interactions unfold.

  • Program Details

    When
    8 weekly sessions after school, or on Saturdays.

    Session Length
    90 minutes

    Total Fee
    $1,600 for the full program

    Location
    Acorn Psychology - Calgary

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