BZA's Social Skills groups address the challenging social scenarios participants face in the modern world. Using age-appropriate and evidence-based techniques, these groups help participants overcome shyness, find and maintain friendships, and communicate effectively. Participants of all ages learn how to appropriately handle conflict and rejection among peers. Teens and adults also receive support and guidance developing romantic relationships as well as a focus on fostering independence. The group format is ideal for social skill development as participants are encouraged to practice their skills in a no-risk, judgement-free environment. Past participants have reported more confidence and less social anxiety in as few as 4 weeks!
Social Skills for Kids (8-12)
| Topic | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introductions & Greeting Someone | ||
| Week 2 | Starting a Conversation | ||
| Week 3 | Eye Contact & Being a Good Listener | ||
| Week 4 | Staying on Topic | ||
| Week 5 | Compromising & Turn Taking | ||
| Week 6 | Accepting No | ||
| Week 7 | Apologizing | ||
| Week 8 | Body Language | ||
| Week 9 | Personal Space | ||
| Week 10 | Using I-Statements & Understanding Feelings | ||
| Week 11 | Respecting Differences | ||
| Week 12 | Working with Others | ||
Social Skills for Teens (13-17)
| Topic | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction of Social Skills | ||
| Week 2 | Trading information | ||
| Week 3 | Two way conversations | ||
| Week 4 | Electronic Communication | ||
| Week 5 | Review of the last 3 weeks | ||
| Week 6 | Choosing Appropriate friends | ||
| Week 7 | Appropriate Use of Humor | ||
| Week 8 | Entering a conversation | ||
| Week 9 | Review of the last 3 weeks | ||
| Week 10 | Exiting a conversation | ||
| Week 11 | Overview of the 1st semester | ||
| Week 12 | Overview of the 1st semester and looking towards semester 2 | ||
Social Skills for Young Adults (18+)
| Topic | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction of Social Skills Group | ||
| Week 2 | Trading Information and Starting Conversations | ||
| Week 3 | Trading Information and Maintaining Conversations | ||
| Week 4 | Finding a Source of Friends | ||
| Week 5 | Review of the last 3 weeks | ||
| Week 6 | Electronic Communication | ||
| Week 7 | Appropriate Use of Humor | ||
| Week 8 | Entering Group Conversations | ||
| Week 9 | Review of the last 3 weeks | ||
| Week 10 | Exiting Conversations | ||
| Get- Togethers | |||
| Week 11 | Overview of the 1st semester | ||
| Week 12 | Overview of the 1st semester and looking towards semester 2 | ||
