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Social Skills in School, the Hardest Subject

“That’s mine!” “You like him better than me.” “I won’t be your friend!” Social skills are the personal skills needed for successful social communication and interaction. […]

Play Your Way To Better Social Skills

Cathi Cohen, LCSW “My son can’t cooperate with other kids.” “My daughter always likes to be boss.” “Jack constantly interrupts when other children are talking.” “I […]

Teaching Social Skills Outdoors

Cathi Cohen, LCSW Our six week outdoor summer Stepping Stones groups are in full swing! These groups are designed to proactively teach social skills that elementary […]

Empathy

Cathi Cohen, LCSW “I Feel Your Pain” – Developing Empathy “Why is that man’s nose so big?” my three-year-old daughter shouted out in the small café […]

Effective Social Skills Groups

Cathi Cohen, LCSW What to Look For in an Effective Social Skills Group Social skills training groups vary tremendously in their ability to help children not […]

Working on Social Skills

Many children and adolescents who present for therapy services here at In Step experience difficulties in their peer relationships. They may encounter problems making and keeping […]