Does your child have difficulty making or keeping friends?

Do you find yourself frequently explaining social cues to your child?

This 6-week group experience provides a collaborative environment for children to learn tools for navigating social situations and to practice them in the moment.

Utilizing play and activities, children will find confidence in social situations, with a focus on:

  • meeting new people,
  • expressing feelings,
  • managing conflict and problem solving,
  • emotional regulation,
  • and other social skills.

The facilitators will use a mix of psychoeducation and play to create an inviting and engaging curriculum for young children to practice social skills.


McLean Group

Date/Location

6 week Course begins January 25th

Thursdays from 4pm-5pm in Sunstone’s McLean office (map it).

Ages: 5-7 Years Old

Registration and Inquiries

To sign up or learn more, contact a group co-facilitator

Facilitators

Tala Halik, Resident in Counseling
tala@sunstonecounselors.com
 
Tala utilizes a client-centered integrative approach when working with children using both directive and non-directive strategies. This approach is effective in helping children regain power in their lives, reducing the power struggle they present to others. I tailor my approach based on the child, their temperament, and their specific needs. My goal is to help children trust others, and most importantly trust themselves.
Sara Bond, Resident in Counseling
sarabond@sunstonecounselors.com
 
Sara uses a client-centered integrative approach to implement interventions appropriate to the child’s needs. She finds that tuning into her playful side establishes a strong therapeutic rapport. Sara is passionate about working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Ashburn Group

Date/Location

6 week Course begins March 5th

Tuesdays from 6pm-7pm in Sunstone’s Ashburn office (map it).

Ages: 5-9 Years Old

Registration and Inquiries

To sign up or learn more, contact a group co-facilitator

Facilitators

Katherine Kelly, Graduate Intern
katherine.kelly@sunstonecounselors.com
 
Katherine utilizes a client-centered integrative approach when working with children using both directive and non-directive strategies. She is passionate about creating a welcoming and non-judgmental space for children to come together to connect and support one-another. She is passionate about working with children and has experience working with all ages in both therapeutic settings as well as educational settings.
Mary Stout Hess, Graduate Intern
mary@sunstonecounselors.com
 
Mary is a dedicated counseling intern student passionate about working with children of all ages. She strongly desires to impact their lives positively and is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Mary firmly believes in employing client-focused solutions and utilizes child play therapy to engage children in the therapeutic process.