Friendship Coaching Group
Friendship Coaching Group for Girls ages 5-7 with Kirsten Ashey, MA, ATR-P, Resident in Counseling
Early childhood friendships can be challenging to navigate, especially as children begin school. If your child is struggling to make or keep friendships we can help! Our art based coaching group provides girls ages 5-7, a supportive environment to learn, navigate and practice with peers the essential skills needed to make and keep healthy friendships. We are inclusive and supportive group and we welcome all participants ages 5-7 who identify as female.
Groups will focus on building and practicing the following skills:
Conversation Starters
Active Listening
Taking Turns/Sharing
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Fostering Curiosity
Emotional Regulation with Peers
Conflict Resolution Skills
Empathy and Compassion
Saturdays at 2pm, In- person
Group begins November 4th
6 week group
Advanced registration required
Pricing: $420 for the 6 week group
An initial 30 minute registration call with Kirsten is required prior to registration. The fee for this call is $70.
Group Overview: Making and Maintaining Early Friendships
1) How to Be a Good Friend
Once we know how to avoid losing friendships we want to learn what it means to be a great friend. These sessions will explore what friendship is, what makes a good friend, and what strengths each person can bring to friendships.
2) How to Make Friends
Making friends can be scary or confusing. The group will teach girls strategies for making friends by covering topics like how to start a conversation, what is active listening, and getting to know someone.
3) How to Keep Friends
Keeping friends is often more challenging than making friends. The group will teach girls how to avoid losing friends through teaching concrete skills about conflict resolution, supporting one another, and avoiding divisive behavior. We will also take a look at boundaries and discipline and why they are so hard.