Psychological Network Social Skills Training for Youth

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Social Skills Training Group for Youth

Psychological Network, Inc. is offering an ongoing social skills training group for youth ages 8-11 (Group 1) and ages 12-14 (Group 2). The focus of the groups will be to assist youth to interact more appropriately, enhance verbal and non-verbal skills, learn anger management skills, recognize and manage distractions.

The topics for the group will include:

Effective non-verbal communication skills
Effective verbal communication skills
Identify anger triggers
Learn anger management skills
Learn to delay reactions to situations
Recognizing and management of distractions
Friendship skills
Social Skills development
Prioritizing responsibilities

The group will meet weekly for eight weeks with the option to continue group meetings. There is an initial one-on-one meeting for families to learn more about the group and review guidelines for the group.

Please call for further information about fees and dates: 636-916-5800

Tuesday starting June 3-6:00-7:00 Group 1

Wednesday starting June 4 ---6:00-7:00-Group 2

Facilitator for Group 1
Rob Cracchiola, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor: One of Mr. Cracchiola specialties is working with clients who have developmental disabilities. He has served as a member and President of St. Charles Coalition of Service Providers, a network of agencies that promote improved services for individuals with developmental disabilities. He also works with the Missouri First Steps early intervention program as a Counselor and Program coordinator.

Facilitator for Group 2
Melissa Strachan Kinser, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist. She provides psychological intervention to children, adolescents and their families and consults with the legal system on a variety of forensic topics. She works with youth with a variety of issues. Dr. Kinser specializes in eating disorders and body image including anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating as well as weight obsession and body dissatisfaction. She has lectured nationally on the nature and treatment of body image

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