SKILL BUILDERS

Developmental Services for Children

SKILL BUILDERS
39 Quail Court
Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ph: 925-457-7771
fax: 925-465-4638

Services

  • Facilitated Play Groups
    Our facilitated playgroups emerged from the dedication and research of Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime approach and Dr. Pamela J. Wolfberg’s Integrated Play Group method. Children’s socialization and imagination are guided through a tailored system of support with emphasis placed on maximizing skills of symbolic play, socialization and the development of meaningful relationships.

  • Integrated Social Skills Groups
    Guided by the outstanding work of Michelle Garcia Winner, we teach children the fundamental skills of “Social Thinking”, such as; self-awareness, thoughts, feelings, non-verbal communication, social interaction, stress reduction and self-regulation. Lesson plans are delivered in context using group social situations and personal experiences or through stories, games, role-playing, self-awareness video, and field trips.

    Stress and Coping Skill Groups

    Through a modified version of Applied Behavior Analysis, children learn the skills necessary to reduce anxiety created from life stressors. They are taught appropriate replacement behaviors, as they learn to feel and acknowledge their feelings, while learning to cope. Lesson plans are centered around self-awareness activities such as; body awareness, understanding different feelings and thoughts, breathing and relaxation techniques and understanding how the environment plays a role in stress.

  • Parent and Sibling Groups

    Monthly group meetings in support of parents and siblings of children diagnosed with exceptional needs. This forum is a voluntary support group facilitated by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Acceptance and healing begins with compassion, understanding, and validation.

Program Features

  • Groups are structured in small groups of 3 to 5 children, based on age and skill level.
  •  Groups meet weekly to offer consistency and intensity.
  • 10-week sessions, 4 times a years promotes personal growth and increased social success.
  • Programs are conveniently scheduled after-school & early evening for school age children and families.
  • Fun interactive lesson plans range from essential play skills to developmentally advanced social & life skills.
  • Short weekly assignments and parent consultation promotes increased skill mastery and skill transfer into everyday life.
  • Children playfully and socially acquire new skills and learn to interact appropriately with one another and truly become friends.

 

SKILL BUILDERS also provides: individual and family counseling services, behavioral assessment, behavioral intervention plans and plan management, parent and sibling support groups, play therapy and special education support and advocacy.

SKILL BUILDERS
39 Quail Court
Suite 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
ph: 925-457-7771
fax: 925-465-4638