Adult Social Skills Program

10-week program (once per week) for Adults 18+ which aims to teach the necessary skills to make friends, build relationships and communicate confidently with others.

The group is run by a Psychologist with experience in working with people that have difficulties with initiating and responding to social situations and who uses various modalities to optimise learning opportunities, including, group discussion, visual resources and role play. The groups are a small size, to allow for a suitable learning environment.

Topics Covered

• Greet People
• Conversation Starters
• When I am out what should I do
• How to recognize the emotions of others, what to say or do
• How to recognize my emotions
• Managing emotions
• How do I know that people want to talk to me
• How do I know that people don’t want to talk to me
• What is friendship, how do I start a friendship with someone?
• What is a good friendship?
• What is an unhealthy friendship?
• What is a relationship?
• What is a good relationship?
• What is an unhealthy relationship?
• Appropriate use of Social media
• Online friends
• Bullying
• Choices, rights, and responsibilities
• Understanding different communication styles
• Understanding active listening and how to use it appropriately

Pricing

NDIS clients approved under improved daily living.
The total cost is $867.90 for the 10-week program.
For payments vie Medicare or for further information please contact PoDDSS at admin@poddss.com.au

When

10 Week programs run every School term

Cancellation Policy

**Group therapy relies on participation and engagement from all participants, the more you become involved, the more likely you will benefit. Missed sessions can affect the group atmosphere which is an important component of group therapy, therefore, a commitment from the participant to attend every session is required. With the exception of emergencies or sickness, cancellation without 24 hour notice will incur a cancellation fee in line with NDIS guidelines and PODDSS policy**

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Adult Social Skills Program 2021 PoDDSS

Participants considering attending the program are encouraged to attend the PoDDSS office to familiarise yourself with the environment and discuss your needs in further detail. If you wish to book for this group program, please contact PoDDSS on 47006854 or email admin@poddss.com.au, alternatively complete our online referal form below. You will then be sent details on what is needed to secure your place.

Online Referral Form

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Adult Social Skills Program