New! Therapeutic Yoga-Based Socialization Groups

Therapeutic Yoga-Based Socialization Groups for Children 7-12

Kid Connect is an innovative therapeutic yoga-based socialization program designed to support and promote healthy social-emotional development in children between the ages of 7-12. Kid Connect groups are facilitated by Jaime Roche, LCSW and Laurie Jordan, MSW, RYT. Using a Mutual-Aid based groupwork approach Laurie and Jaime help to promote positive change by encouraging group members to support as well as challenge one another. Their aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can feel a deep, trusting connection to themselves and the world around them. Through the thoughtful integration of mind-body techniques such as yoga, creative visualization and breath-work with cooperative, team-based activities and therapeutic/ counseling games Kid Connect offers children a holistic therapeutic group experience where they can:

· Learn to cope with and manage difficult emotions.

· Develop skills to help improve focus and attention to tasks.

· Begin to recognize the "connection" between thoughts, emotions and behavior.

· Develop skills to interact more effectively with peers and adults.

· Feel an increased sense of self-esteem and self-worth.