Executive Functioning Skills- Group Coaching Class
Ms. Sheera (she/her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(267)
In this weekly ongoing supportive class, learners will explore various ways to support their executive functioning skills by addressing challenging areas like organization, managing time, starting tasks, attention and focus, and more.
Class experience
Executive functioning (EF) skills refers to a set of cognitive processes (mental thinking skills) that help people plan, prioritize, organize, initiate, and complete tasks, as well as regulate their emotions and behaviours. These processes are critical for success in all areas of life, and can be especially important for tweens and teens as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. Learning ways to support these skills within daily life is especially important for neurodiverse learners,...
Students will develop a greater understanding of executive functions and various strategies that can be employed to support challenging areas. Additionally, learners will have an opportunity to learn from one another, as well as, focus on strengthening their executive functioning, communication, and social skills.
Ms. Sheera has a 4 year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Youth Care and a 3-year college Diploma in Child and Youth Work. She has been creating and facilitating emotional regulation groups for over 20 years in numerous environments, such as in schools, group home facilities and community centres; and with a variety of children and youth (i.e. children and youth with ASD, ADHD, OD, CD, anxiety diagnoses, as well as neurotypical children and youth). Ms. Sheera has the following training certifications and continuously participates in professional learning opportunities: - Solution-Focused Therapy - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification - Mental Health First Aid certification - Understanding and Intervening in the Cycle of Youth Violence training - Single Sessions Counselling certification - Courageous Conversations, Confronting Racial Discrimination and Anti-Black Racism (monthly ongoing opportunity) - Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health and Trauma training sessions Ms. Sheera is also a Professional Member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care. Ms. Sheera is a neurodivergent educator with an ADHD diagnosis.
- some weeks there will documents to be printed, or can be saved to an electronic device
This class a skill-based, supportive social class, and not therapy. Learners are encouraged to share their current or ongoing EF challenges, like working on mental flexibility and dealing with changes, managing feelings in a positive way (I always say in ways that won't 1) get you in trouble and 2) get you or others hurt), planning and prioritizing academic work, chores etc. I encourage learners to reach out to me directly in the chat if there is a challenge they have but are not sure if it's appropriate to share in the classroom (chat only goes to me), if it isn't, I will tell them it is not "outschool appropriate" and encourage them to share their concern with their support adults. I also let learners know that I will also reach out to their adults to make sure they're safe. I do let all learners know at the start of each class what "Outschool appropriate" is, with specific examples relating to EF challenges. Scissors may be required for the 4th week in the emotional regulation month, adult supervision may be required.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(267)
Welcome! I am thrilled you're here! As Child and Youth Counsellor with over 24 years of experience working with young people, I am deeply committed to supporting children and youth's mental health, well-being, and life skills. My heart is full...
Group Class
$22
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-7 learners per class
