Emotional & Social Learning / Social Skills Groups

Social Skills Groups

What is it?

A small group setting for students to work on appropriate social skills. Skills covered may include leadership, communication, self-advocacy, problem solving, conflict resolution and/or appropriate classroom behaviors.

Purposes for the student:

To provide a safe place to share feelings, thoughts and concerns.

To learn to identify and express feelings appropriately.

To learn healthy communication skills.

To learn to treat ourselves and others with respect.

To learn we are responsible for our own lives, and based on our choices, have the power to change.

Expectations for the student:

Confidentiality – What is said in group stays in group. *Exceptions: being harmed or harm to self or others.

No put downs. Everyone is to be treated with respect.

Everyone has the right to share at their own comfort level.

Everyone has the right to be heard.

Be on time.

Everyone speaks for him/herself.