1. Social Skills Training
Group Therapy:
Social Skills Training

2. Grouping Member Typical Referral Profile:
ADHD: inattention, impulsivity creates for poor social skills acquisition
Autism: high functioning/Asperger’s d/o
Undersocialized Students
Both Genders

3. What Skills? Inhibiting Behaviors: STOP/THINK/CHOOSE
Socially Adaptive Skills: Starting, Joining Conversation; Taking Turns, Compromising, Managing Anger, Teasing, Dealing with rejection/loss, coping w/ conflict

4. Group Composition Ideal size: 4-7
Students with similar socialization needs
Complementary strengths (extroverted students w/ bright students)
Similar age – developmental level about same

5. The First Session State the purpose of the group
Go over rules and consequences of group
Confidentiality: do not discuss group work outside
Supportive Feedback in group
Participation is a requirement of group membership
Discussion of interests/Getting to know each other
End with game/snack

6. Initial Phase Build Awareness: Identify target stills
Identify and underscore importance of skills
Have Students to a self-assessment
See handout: complete form and go over with group

7. Middle Phase Social Skills Interventions: Building Self-Awareness:
Example: Managing Anger Exercise
Class exercise
Role Play Practice
Example: How to End a Conversation Exercise

8. Intern Presentation: Mindfulness Training with Children
Focus on building Emotional Regulation
Anxiety reduction
Conflict management
Improve self-confident/self-mastery
Intern Presentation: Mindfulness Training with Children