1-to-1 Social Skills Course- Self-Esteem, Assertiveness, & Self-Awareness

HELLO PARENTS AND STUDENTS!

CLASS SUMMARY:
This course teaches tools to enhance social skills, communication, and emotional intelligence.  Students will learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses in social situations and how to set realistic expectations and goals. The pace of the class will be adjusted to individual students' needs. 

To facilitate learning, students are presented with typical day-to-day social scenarios and social stories. Learners will practice using the social strategies and tools taught during each lesson. Some examples of social scenarios used in class are: joining a group, making new friends, resolving friendship conflicts, standing up for yourself, and speaking to a group, among others. 

 EXAMPLES OF TOPICS COVERED:

>>> Self-esteem and Confidence Meter: This lesson teaches tools to increase self-esteem  and students will learn about the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

>>> Handling Embarrassment: Students leave this lesson knowing exactly which steps to take to handle embarrassment with confidence.

>>> Circle of Control and Assertive Communication: Sometimes we try to focus on what's not in our control, this can lead to frustration. In this lesson we learn how to focus on our own circle and the power this awareness has in our everyday life. 

>>> Setting Boundaries: In this class we learn how, why, and when we need to set boundaries to stand up for ourselves. It's all about expressing confidently what we need and want. 

>>> Building Motivation and Setting Goals: Sometimes we avoid social situations because we don't feel too confident, or we just can't find the motivation to do so. After this lesson, students will know how to use a specific tool to help build motivation to achieve goals. 

>>> Confidence and Adaptability: After this class students will understand the power of our positive thoughts and flexibility in friendships. Understanding our triggers and self-regulation. 

>>> Resilience & Perfectionism: Sometimes we expect perfection from ourselves and others, and this can lead to frustration and low self-esteem. This class teaches tools to build self-awareness and confidence. 

>>> Perspective-Taking and Getting Along: This class emphasizes the importance of understanding and considering others' points of view.

Parents, please feel free to contact me anytime to share any specific goals you have for your child. I can't wait to meet your learner :-)