Friends and Teen Talk

Who is it for?

• Children and teens in Grades 4 – 9 who need extra support with social and emotional skills.

What to expect?

• Individualized or group sessions for children and teens to learn and practice skills for making friends and handling emotions.
• Sessions are offered with a skilled program facilitator.
• Instruction in the program involves explicit teaching of skills through discussions, practice, problem-solving and interactive activities.
• Children are encouraged to try skills outside of the sessions.

Program outline

• Building friendships
• Conversation skills
• Effective communication
• Managing emotions
• Challenging unhelpful thinking
• Coping strategies
• Handling bullying and conflict
• Building confidence

Why?

• Social-emotional learning has a positive impact on a wide range of outcomes, including academic performance, healthy relationships, mental wellness, and more.

The program is offered FREE of charge to residents of the City of Calgary.