Best Self Groups, L.L.C. are skill-based social emotional learning (SEL) groups for children, ages 4-11. Group participants will learn the tools and strategies to help them be their “best self.” Groups run for 45 minutes for 5 weeks long. Summer groups are 4 days in a row. All groups are run by Lydia Connell, M.A., Ed.S., NCSP, a Nationally Certified and Licensed School Psychologist. Upcoming group sessions are listed below:
Calm Kids
Calm Kids is a group for kids who want to learn more about calm down tools to manage “big feelings.” Students will be introduced to a variety of calming tools and create their own calm-down corner for their house.
Flexible Friends
Flexible friends is a group for kids who want to learn how to be more flexible. Students will be introduced to a variety of strategies around problem solving, coping with mistakes, and getting “unstuck.”
January Group @ Children’s Piazza- FULL
Confident Kids
Confident Kids is a group to help kids boost their self-esteem and confidence and better tolerate mistakes. Each group includes a picture book, craft, and parent handout.
Saturdays in January 9:00-9:45 in Arlington
OPEN
Summer Social Skills
Summer Social Skills is a group for kids who want to practice their social skills. Students will participate in summer-themed crafts, activities, and games while strengthening their social skills.
Children’s Piazza, Peabody, MA
Summer Dates coming Soon
Worry Warriors
Worry Warriors helps kids learn to recognize and manage worried feelings. This group is for any child who struggles with worry or anxiety. Participants will learn different tools and strategies when “worry talks to the brain.”
Saturdays in January: 10-10:45 am in Arlington
“Kids are born with all of the feelings and none of the skills”
— Dr. Becky Kennedy