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Posted on: June 24, 2022

[ARCHIVED] Friendship Group: Social Skills for Youth

Children greeting a trainer by doing elbow bumps and wearing a mask

This popular group address communication and social skills for elementary and middle school children. The environment is fun and interactive providing activities to help develop conversation skills, listening, compliments and introductions with both current and new friends.  

In addition to participating in a social skills group for 60 minutes, group members will also participate in the CHALLENGE GROUP scheduled just before or after the Social Skills group. With many or all of the same youth from the social skills portion of the group, children learn to overcome fear and how to work as part of a team. 

Group will be facilitated by staff therapist Linda Grandolfo. Pre-interview may be requested.

This group is ideal for children who struggle with making friends, maintaining those relationships or have been impacted by social isolation during COVID. 

Grades: 3-5/6-8     Day: M      Date: 10/17 – 12/12     Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location: Youth Services, 100 S. Greenleaf St, Gurnee, IL 60046  Weeks: 8     

Need-Based Scholarships are available for township residents who need assistance.   


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