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In elementary school, kids are developing their identities, learning tons of new information and gaining the social skills to do it all. All this change and learning can be a lot for little ones! Without a toolbox of social and emotional skills to lean on, it's common for kids to feel lost and overwhelmed.
If you've got a kid that's struggling with regulating their emotions, communicating their needs and/or developing meaningful friendships, then join us for this group! Emily Plesnicar, LPC & therapist here at Simply Bee, works with many kids navigating these social & emotional challenges. She’s created this new 6-week group with a goal to empower young minds to communicate effectively, regulate emotions, advocate for their needs, and make social relationships to benefit themselves and others.
Through discussion, crafts, games and mental health education, this group will be a space for Kindergarteners-2nd graders to learn and grow together. Some examples of group activities include: emotion bingo, worry stones, mood meters, problem solving wheels and more!
Through this group, kids will…
- Learn about their emotions, thoughts and body language
- Understand how to make mindful decisions, manage their time and self-regulate
- Gain skills for dealing with conflict
- Build community with other kids in a fun and safe environment
Group Details:
- When: Tuesdays | April 18th-May 23rd | 6:00-7:00 PM
- Who: Kindergarten-2nd Graders
- Where: Simply Bee | 175 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Ste 325, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
- Cost: $120/Person
Group Outline:
π Week 1 | Self-Awareness: Learn about emotions, play emotion bingo & create worry stones
β° Week 2 | Self-Management: Learn about time management and organization skills, create to-do checklists and mood meters
π Week 3 | Social Awareness: Learn about social cues and body language, complete a worksheet activity and games
π€ Week 4 | Relationship Skills: Learn about dealing with conflict, create problem solving wheels and play a game
π§ Week 5 | Responsible Decision Making: Learn about mindful choices and steps for decision-making, make stress balls
βοΈ Week 6 | Self-Reflection: Learn about self-reflection and growth, complete a journal activity and decorate
Space is limited so don’t wait to sign up! Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Meet The Facilitator
Emily Plesnicar, MA, LPC
Emily graduated from Roosevelt University in 2021 with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health. Emily enjoys working with children and adolescents. She has four years of experience working with with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety, ADHD, work/school refusal, and depression. Prior to Simply Bee, Emily did her clinical internship as a therapist at New Connections Academy. She also has experience as an Applied Behavioral Analysis therapist working with ASD.
Emily believes it is important to build a trusting relationship between the therapist and client by taking the time to listen and understand in a non-judgmental space. Emily has a collaborative approach when working with her clients while incorporating mindfulness.
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