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Small groups provide an opportunity for dynamic, intentional social teaching and practice. The experience feels like a play group, youth group, or extracurricular activity to the children involved.  A combination of direct social teaching and guided free time, kids look forward to the active, energetic nature of group time. Parents appreciate the skills their children learn in a comfortable, interactive setting.

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Personalized Coaching for Kids, Teens, and Parents
Personalized child and family coaching is an effective, efficient process that empowers school aged children to meet a variety of personal goals.  Coaching is particularly helpful in improving social thinking skills, building confidence, making (and keeping) friends,  enhancing organizational habits, dealing with bullying, and managing emotion.

“Katy and her team have a natural ability to immediately connect with children at their level…”

Since every child is unique, individual coaching sessions are specifically designed around individual learning styles and comfort levels.  Through role play, crafts, games, activities, and conversation, children gain an awareness of personal strengths, learn strategies to build on their areas for growth, and gain confidence as they experience success.

“We need Skills for Living as much as our daughter does!”

Parents
Parents are a child’s first teacher, nurturer, and strongest advocate… and they need support, too. Individual, and group coaching for parents is available.  Free monthly parent education sessions are also offered.

School Observations and Consultations
Sometimes, when a child struggles socially or has a diagnosed specific need, communication with school personnel can become complex.  As parents and experienced educators, we understand the passion, commitment, and frustrations that sometimes arise when working toward the common goal of educating the individual child.

“Katy was able to act as a bridge between my husband and I and the school.”

Through school observations, consultations, and programming, we are often able to assist families and educators in working together toward a shared goal.

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Skills for Living

6 Grove Street, 2nd Floor
Norwell, MA 02061
(617) 285-5964
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