CUCARD News

October 16, 2015

Starting Middle School Social Anxiety Group for November 2015

Middle School Social Anxiety GroupsForming now for November 2015

For boys and girls ages 10-13 (grades 5-8) who have difficulty in social situations due to anxiety, avoidance, or social skills deficits.

Our 10-week groups are formed based on children's age and maturity.

Groups focus on:

• Skill building - relaxation training, role playing, feedback
• Exposure exercises to reduce anxiety in social situations
• Cognitive re-framing to challenge anxious thoughts
• Discussion about common concerns such as peer pressure and social media

Children learn to:

• Create concrete social goals to work toward
• Cope with the physical symptoms of anxiety
• Develop skills to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
• Problem-solve and assert themselves in social situations
• Use feedback to understand consequences of specific social interactions

Groups are led by Dr. Kristin Kunkle, a licensed clinical psychologist at The Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders.

Please contact our Intake Coordinator for more information, (212) 246-5740.