Helping Children Feel More Confident Connecting, Communicating, and Building Friendships
Making friends does not always come easily. Some children need additional opportunities to learn and practice the social skills that help relationships develop.
Making Friends & Social Skills Group gives children ages 8–11 a supportive environment to practice communicating, connecting with peers, understanding social situations, and navigating the everyday challenges that come with friendships.
Through therapist-led activities, discussion, and practice with peers, children can develop skills and confidence they can use at school, during activities, and in other social settings.
Is This Group a Good Fit for Your Child?
This group may be helpful for children who:
- Have difficulty making or maintaining friendships
- Feel unsure about approaching or talking with new peers
- Struggle to start or maintain conversations
- Have difficulty recognizing or responding to social cues
- Find it challenging to join conversations or group activities
- Need support navigating disagreements or misunderstandings
- Would benefit from greater confidence in social situations
What Your Child Will Learn
During the group, children will work on:
- Starting and maintaining conversations
- Introducing themselves and approaching new peers
- Recognizing and responding to social cues
- Joining conversations and group activities
- Developing listening and communication skills
- Navigating disagreements and misunderstandings
- Practicing cooperation, empathy, and perspective-taking
- Building confidence in developing and maintaining friendships
Help Your Child Feel More Confident Navigating Difficult Peer Situations
Complete our Group Therapy Interest Form, and a member of the Royal Care Counseling team will contact you to learn more about your child, answer your questions, and provide information about upcoming groups.
