Friends and Teen Talk
A fun and engaging social-emotional skills learning program for children and teens.
Some children and teens have trouble making friends and handling their emotions. We can help!
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.
Dates and Times:
Spring registration is now open!
Friends Group – (Grades 4 – 6)
Thursdays – 5:00 – 6:30 pm.
April 11 – June 13, 2024.
Takes place at the CanLearn Society.
Teen Talk Group (Grades 7 – 9)
Wednesdays – 5:00 – 6:00 pm OR 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
April 10 – June 12, 2024.
Takes place virtually.
1-on-1 Sessions
10 one-hour weekly sessions.
Runs from April to June.
Flexible scheduling.
In-person and virtual sessions are available.
To Register:
For group sessions, contact Nicole at [email protected].
For 1-on-1 sessions, contact Courtney at [email protected].
