Social Competency: Strengthening Social Skills in Children and Adolescents
Parent University, a partnership with St. Vrain Valley School District
Developmentally, social anxiety can often peak in middle school. Learn why social skills correlate with success in life and how to help your child be more socially competent.
Presented by Zach DePledge
Biography
https://www.boulderpsychologicalservices.com/bps-therapist/zach-depledge-lcsw/
When
Postponed – date and time TBD
Tickets
This event is free to attend!
If you’d like to support us in hosting more events like this, we welcome donations of any amount.
Location
This session will be conducted via Zoom.
Link will be sent upon registration.
Agenda
- Learn about socialization in a historical context and the importance of feeling safe in community for overall well-being.
- Learn about the changing social needs of their children based on psycho-social development and recent insights into brain development.
- Explore how screens are affecting social competency and what are important boundaries and intentional behaviors involving screen use.
- Consider how our parenting practices can support and enhance our children’s social identity and sense of competence in the greater community.
- Gain skills to help you and your children expand your emotional vocabulary, understanding of healthy non-verbal communication, active listening, and providing effective feedback.