66th Annual Conference

Friday, February 20

Afternoon Open Sessions

2:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Session 312

What About the Kids? A Children's Social Skills Group Program

Chair:                

Aynn B. Hartman, Ph.D., Partner, Private Practice, Short Hills Associates in Clinical Psychology, Springfield, New Jersey

Panelists:           

Carla V. D'Aiello, Psy.D., Associate, Private Practice, Short Hills Associates in Clinical Psychology, Springfield, New Jersey

Dara Querimit, Ph.D., Associate, Private Practice, Short Hills Associates in Clinical Psychology, Springfield, New Jersey

Michael C. Zarabi, Psy.D., Associate, Private Practice, Short Hills Associates in Clinical Psychology, Springfield, New Jersey

This open session presents how to develop and maintain a successful and comprehensive children's group program in private practice.  Goals, structure, curriculum and techniques are covered.  Topics include developmental and diagnostic considerations, integrating parent counseling and individual therapy, and coordinating with relevant professionals.  A demonstration social skills group is presented.

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Identify target areas of intervention, skill development and realistic goals addressed within a child group program.

2. Demonstrate specific techniques used in a child group session.

3. Describe strategies for continuing, expanding and promoting a comprehensive child group program.

Course References: To be provided.