Our
Philosophy
Social
Motivational Groups create a group experience in which individuals learn
how to belong and participate in a group by practicing related social
skills through actual group membership. In sharing there is strength.
Group Approach
- Peer related team approach and activity oriented group process
- Teach age appropriate social skills
- Coach pro-social behaviors within the context of the group dynamics
- Use a successful model to build self esteem
- Set individual goals for each group member
- Periodic social skills assessment to chart student’s progress
- Graduation represents the completion of group services - Derived from a consensus of Group Leaders, parent(s) and school
Group Format
- Meet initially with prospective group member and family
- Group meets one hour weekly after school, early evenings & Saturdays
- Two highly trained and experienced leaders in each group - Licensed professional supervision
- Group size of 5 -7 members
- Heterogeneous grouping of children by temperament and social skill development
- Group may include children spanning three grade levels
- Same sexed groups in all but young adult congregations
- Regular parent contact to discuss child’s progress
- School contact with permission from parents
Phone: 636.498.0776 FAX: 636.498.0778 email: learningconsult@gmail.com