Upcoming Events
Social Skills Group March 2019
6 week program
Mullumbimby Psychology is running a Social Skills Group for children aged 8-11 years who have difficulties understanding, communicating and/or developing relationships with their peers. It may also include children with high-functioning ASD and other types of learning and behaviour issues.
The Group aims to teach skills required for everyday relationships including:
- Social interactions, greetings, farewells, non-verbal language;
- Sharing and cooperative, collaborative play, “joining in”;
- Understanding and responding to bullying or mean jokes;
- Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance;
- Relaxation and mindfulness training.
Parents/carers will also be invited to join an information session focused on supporting their child throughout the program and helping to transfer the skills to home and school.
Program Details:
The 6-week social skills group is:
- For children aged between 8 – 11 years of age;
- Held at The Maslow Centre, Mullumbimby Psychology, 113 Stuart Street, Mullumbimby;
- One hour a week from 4pm – 5pm Tuesdays;
- Commencing the 5th March 2019 through to the 9th April 2019.
- $120 for the 6 week program (upfront payment required);
Limited to 6 - 8 participants.
Renae Paul is a registered provisional psychologist who is experienced working with children, adolescents and adults and undertaking her final placement at Mullumbimby Psychology prior to receiving her endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Renae has a strong interest in child development and the effects of trauma and/or family problems on children’s self-esteem and coping ability and helping children move through these difficulties.
Nyssa Lonergan is a registered provisional psychologist who is experienced in early intervention CBT for anxiety and depression, and has been developing her skills in Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy through her internship at Mullumbimby Psychology. As a new Mum with a passion for early intervention, Nyssa has a strong interest in child development and feels strongly about equipping children and families with effective coping strategies, interpersonal skills and self-confidence to assist them in life’s journey.
Please contact us if you have any enquiries or to discuss the suitability of your child.
Click here to download the program information sheet.
The course is limited to 8 participants - registration places will be offered on a first come first served basis. Full payment is required upfront to secure a place.