​Social Skills 101 is a 6-session program from Mylemarks designed to teach kids all about social skills!  This fun and interactive program teaches your child the importance of positive social interactions and gives them an opportunity to practice these skills with peers! 

Group 1 (Grades 3-5)

Dates:  July 9th, July 12th, July 16th, July 19th, July 23rd, July 26th
Time: 12:30PM - 2:30PM

Group 2 (Grades 6-8)

Dates:  July 9th, July 12th, July 16th, July 19th, July 23rd, July 26th
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Social Skills 101 will be facilitated by Z. Andrew Jatau MS, LPC.  He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in Virginia Beach and is also the author of The Social Skills Workbook.  Participants receive a free copy!   Andrew is also the Founder and CEO of Mylemarks.

Location

Cost
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Indian River Public Library
2320 Old Greenbrier Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23325
$280 (register before June 15)
$325 (register after June 15)

See below for payment options and registration details.

Curriculum Outline

Session 1: Intro to Social Skills
Participants will learn about the importance of social skills in their interactions with others.  They will learn the difference between Good and Poor social skills and share personal examples.  Also discussed: age appropriate behaviors, setting-appropriate social skills

Session 2: Social Clues
Participants will learn about reading and interpreting social cues including facial expression, body language, personal space, and voice tone and volume. 

Session 3: Talking and Listening
Participants will learn about the necessary skills to start, maintain, and end a conversation with others.  Also discussed: coping with social anxiety 

Session 4: Interacting with Others
Participants will learn about how to make and keep friends.  They will learn about working with others as part of a team.  Also discussed: peer pressure, sportsmanship, dealing with rejection

Session 5: Handling Conflict
Participants will learn about handling frustrations and anger in a healthy and positive manner as to not damage relationships.  They will learn to effectively express their feelings using assertiveness skills to resolve conflict. Also discussed: forms of communication, anger triggers and coping skills

Session 6: Improving Social Skills
Participants will learn review material learned over the course of the program. They will determine goals for themselves moving forward and learn additional techniques to improve their social skills.

Participants will also be provided with activities and exercises to complete and have ready for review the following session.

space is limited! register below

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ONCE BOTH GROUPS ARE FILLED (MAX 8 PARTICIPANTS IN EACH)
    REGISTRATION FORM
    Completion of this form does not confirm your child's participation in the program.  You will need to download, review, and sign the Social Skills 101 Agreement Form.  Once complete, the form will need to be either mailed, faxed (757-250-7200), or e-mailed to zandrewjataulpc@gmail.com.  

    ​Payment Options
    • Checks or money orders should be made out to Mylemarks LLC and mailed to 328 Office Square Lane, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23320. 
    • Payment can be made via PayPal to the following e-mail address: mylemarks@gmail.com.
    • Credit Card payments will be made over the phone.  Once your Waiver Form has been received, you will be contacted via phone for payment.
    • Cash payments must be made in person.  Once your Waiver Form has been received, you will be contacted via phone to set up a day and time to drop it off at 328 Office Square Lane, Suite 104, Virginia Beach, VA 23320.

    Once the signed form and payment have been received, your child will be fully registered to participate in the Social Skills 101 program and you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
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