Conflict Management Group
Whether they get into an argument over a game, what to watch on TV, or whose turn it is to clean up, conflicts are common in children and a normal part of human relationships. The problem is that often children get into conflict because they don’t have the skills to solve it themselves. If left alone the conflict gets bigger and usually then the person who is louder, stronger or more aggressive wins. Unresolved conflicts can spoil friendships and affect children’s confidence. When conflicts are left simmering they can negatively affect children’s mental health and well-being.
In this group children learn skills for conflict resolution, which include skills for managing emotions, as well as thinking skills for problem-solving and communicating with others.
• being able to control angry or anxious feelings
• learning to listen even when you disagree
• understanding the other person’s opinions and feelings
• being able to think of different solutions
• exchanging ideas with the other person
• finding ‘win-win’ solutions.
How the group works: weekly sessions for 8 weeks in a row.
Confidentiality: in these sessions, confidentiality is necessary and expected of all participants. You could ask your child or teen about his or her activities within this group, but please do not ask about other children or teens. An informed consent & confidentiality agreement will be available for each participant, at the intake appointment.
Intake Appointment: an intake appointment is required for interested clients.
Payment: There is a cost of $ 495 per person for all 8 (weekly) sessions. All Private Health Insurance Plans Accepted. This is also a tax deductible expense.
For efficiency of group interaction, places are limited to maximum 8 members per group. Regular, punctual attendance is expected (with the exception of unavoidable emergencies, illness, etc.), as it maximizes the therapeutic usefulness of the group process.
To enroll your child please click here to complete the registration.