| IEP Youth Services, Inc. Social and Support Groups |
Social Skills Group for Children
Ages: 9 – 12 years
Thursdays, 6PM to 7:15PM
**currently running, accepting referrals**
Group for Adolescents with Aspergers
Ages: 13 – 17 years
**next series begins 7/21**
Groups meet once a week for 8 weeks, on-going referrals welcome
Contact Info:
Dr. DeSantis at 732-431-5872 ext. 122 or Laura Christopher at 732-431- 5872 ext. 127 or groupinfo@iepyouthservices.org for additional information or to make a referral
***all groups meet at 83 West Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728***
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Social Skills Development Groups
Description: Studies have found that these groups are effective in improving social skills, behavior, and emotional functioning. The session content and structure of these groups utilize evidence-based practices with a focus on self-esteem and respect building, personal responsibility, emotional awareness and managing emotions, communicating and understanding the thoughts and feelings of oneself and others, recognizing and addressing bullying, and creating positive peer relations. Parents are provided with the course content and weekly skill development activities that support treatment objectives and which help the child to generalize new skills outside of the group setting.
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LGBTQ Adolescent Support Group
Description: A social support group to help teens improve their ability to develop their identity in a healthy, safe environment. The group creates an empathetic environment for teens to express themselves, share feelings, and receive support from peers.
For LGBTQ teens and friends, ages 13 to 17
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:30PM to 8PM
Where: 83 W. Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728
Contact: Dr. DeSantis at 732-431-5872 ext. 122 or Laura Christopher at 732-431-5872 ext. 127 or groupinfo@iepyouthservices.org
for additional information or to make a referral
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