Peer Power

These groups are directed at enhancing peer and social relationships in children. They could be useful to all children but are especially helpful if your child is:

• Shy and reluctant when meeting new people or entering groups

• Changing schools

• Displaying difficulty resolving conflict with peers

• Vulnerable to exclusion by other children

•  Awkward - may need "fine-tuning" of social skills

•  Sensitive - may deal with social anxiety by withdrawal

•  Inexperienced with "give & take" in relationship

Examples of skills to be covered:

•  Entering groups

• Thinking before acting

•  Listening & following directions

• Problem solving with peers

• Self-control & anger management

• Respecting the rights and differences of others

• Making and keeping friends

•  Managing peer pressure

• Interacting with teachers and other adults

• Dealing with exclusion in groups

• Being assertive, not aggressive

• Appreciating one's unique and special qualities  

 Cost: $200/weekly session for five daily meetings.  Three sessions: July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23.   Application form.

Girl Power

This group is directed at facilitating friendship skills in girls to maximize cooperation while minimizing competition, increase awareness of empathy with others, and explore the negative aspects of exclusion and cliques. Girls in our society are under tremendous pressure to fit in, and our goal is to stress individuality and self-empowerment. We will discuss media influences, dealing with peer pressure, and maintaining positive relationships with adults. 

Older girls or college students may be invited to discuss their experiences and strategies.

 Cost: $200/weekly session for five daily meetings.  Three sessions: July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23.   Application form.

Get It Together

Individual and small group classes for the "organizationally challenged" student. “Get It Together” is particularly useful for those entering 4th –8th grades where demands for independent work increase. Groups will be organized throughout the summer and fall based on request. Skills to be covered include:

• Time management 

• Planning for long-term projects

• Focusing on tasks to completion

• Homework strategies

• Sleep and daily routines

Please call for information  @ (404) 467-0514. Groups will be organized throughout the summer based on requests  

Interviewing 101

This program will target the development of successful interviewing skills for all age groups.  The importance of how one presents oneself is critical.  The group is especially helpful for shy or reticent children and teens.  Role-playing and videotaped interviews will be utilized to improve interviewing skills.  Recommended for children or teens applying to new schools, college, or jobs.

Please call for information  @ (404) 467-0514. Groups will be organized throughout the summer based on requests  

Parents will be interviewed to provide relevant background information and to share concerns about their child.  Parents will be interviewed to provide relevant background information and to share concerns about their child.  This will enable us to determine if their child is appropriate for our program.

Groups will meet for 60 to 75 minute sessions Monday through Thursday. On Friday parents will meet as a group for a debriefing and a short educational session. An optional refresher meeting will be available in early August.

We plan to make this a fun and enjoyable experience for the children.  Many activities will be hands-on and interactive and will include role-playing and other experiential activities.

Please fell free to contact us if you need further information.  Additional classes will be added as needed.  Contact us for information about Fall programs, including interviewing classes for children in the fourth grade and above.

For a printable application form (to be mailed in with check) please click here