Social Skills Groups
Social and emotional skills groups provide your child with a safe and fun setting to learn and practice new skills and be with friends.
Next 6-week class begins Nov 2
Activities are designed to inspire whole-body learning through doing and reflection.
Next 6-week class begins Nov 2
Activities are designed to inspire whole-body learning through doing and reflection.
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Ages 6-8
Saturdays 6-7pm 3655 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 November 2 - December 14th (no group November 30) $750 including 60-minute parent intake meeting (sliding scale spots available) 15% reduced fee (on both groups) if a parent also signs up for a Parent Group |
Join our fun and engaging Social Skills Group for children ages 6-8, led by two experienced play therapists! Each week, your child will explore important topics through interactive activities that help build confidence, emotional awareness, and strong connections with peers.
- Week 1: Get to Know You Night – Through identity exploration and free play, children practice introducing themselves and understanding others, laying the foundation for meaningful friendships.
- Week 2: Get to Know Your Feelings – A playful dive into emotions helps kids recognize their own feelings and respond empathetically to others, enhancing emotional communication.
- Week 3: Arts & Crafts: Who Are You and What Do You Love? – Creative expression fosters self-awareness and sharing, helping children bond over common interests.
- Week 4: Mindfulness & Free Play – Learning to be present helps children manage emotions and focus in social settings, building self-control and patience.
- Week 5: Playing Together – Cooperative games teach teamwork, turn-taking, and problem-solving, essential skills for positive peer interactions.
- Week 6: Graduation Party – Celebrating their growth with snacks and free play, children practice saying goodbye in a positive way, reinforcing friendships and social connection.
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Group topics are tailored to the group and often include:
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Groups include 2-6 children and are run with a 3:1 adult:child ratio to maximize learning potential. Group participants range from high-functioning children who struggle with social thinking, to children with learning or sensory differences, to children who need guidance to support confidence and emotional regulation with peers. A careful screening process ensures the group is a good fit for each child.
This small play group led by heart-centered play therapists gives your child tools to
improve social skills, emotional intelligence and self-confidence.
Games and coaching are provided to teach your child skills in successfully navigating the social arena including topics such as joining in play with peers, handling frustration and disappointment, creating mutually joyful friendships, successfully resolving conflicts, reading nonverbal social cues, expressing yourself authentically and kindly, and maintaining attention & organization.
All activities are play and relationship-based and many incorporate
sensory regulation strategies, emotional management techniques, and
all incorporate self-awareness, creativity, and fun!
Appropriate for children who could use a little extra support to engage socially with peers, manage attention and body regulation, and successfully manage their emotions. Limit of 6 children per group to maximize social learning.
improve social skills, emotional intelligence and self-confidence.
Games and coaching are provided to teach your child skills in successfully navigating the social arena including topics such as joining in play with peers, handling frustration and disappointment, creating mutually joyful friendships, successfully resolving conflicts, reading nonverbal social cues, expressing yourself authentically and kindly, and maintaining attention & organization.
All activities are play and relationship-based and many incorporate
sensory regulation strategies, emotional management techniques, and
all incorporate self-awareness, creativity, and fun!
Appropriate for children who could use a little extra support to engage socially with peers, manage attention and body regulation, and successfully manage their emotions. Limit of 6 children per group to maximize social learning.