High School comes with a number of new challenges.
High school comes with a number of new challenges. The new environment and its new social demands can be overwhelming and stress-inducing for many teenagers. Teens are also experiencing hormonal shifts and developing a sense of identity.
This group will help your child build a healthy foundation for social skills. Gaining social acceptance plays an instrumental role in adolescents’ school success. During this time, developing caring and supportive relationships is essential to student engagement, motivation, and achievement.
This program provides a safe environment for high schoolers to practice social skills amongst their peers. Participants give and receive real-time feedback through participating in role-play exercises with their peers to build confidence, self-esteem, and resilience.
When:
Fall 2020
(12 sessions)
Tuesdays
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
(Starting September 29th)
Where:
The Chesapeake Center – Virtual
Topics
> Trading Information
> Initiating Conversations
> Choosing Appropriate Friends
> Handling Peer Pressure, Arguments, and Bullying
> Building Confidence
> Good Sportsmanship
> Using Humor Appropriately
. . . and More
Robert Greenstone, PsyD
Dr. Greenstone conducts a variety of assessments, both psychological and psychoeducational, with individuals from age 8 through adulthood.
In his treatment of children and teens, Dr. Greenstone treats a range of issues, including: ADHD, Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, Attachment Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. His approach is pragmatic and solution-focused.