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Connect for Kids+

Address: 41 York Street 6008

Website: http://www.connectatyork.com.au

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22.01.2022 Great ideas to help get through the struggles.

22.01.2022 What gorgeous boys! Friendships are just the best...and hoola hoops are cool too!

22.01.2022 If you child needs some support with Speech Pathology, maybe consider these guys. As a clinic, they are highly regarded. They have a 4th year student clinic starting soon where you can access some great sessions at reduced costs.

20.01.2022 If you want a fabulous book to help your child navigate the world of friendships, "do yourself a favour" and get this one! The absolute best one I've come across !

19.01.2022 After 20+ years of group work, I’m now having a break from working with groups and are offering individual therapy, focussing on developing social, communication and interpersonal skills. Although group work is fabulous for social skills development, there are some great advantages of 1:1 work and it’s been wonderful to return to offering this sort of support to clients and their families. Alongside working with primary school children, I have also extended my practice to w...ork with adolescents and adults. My work is still very much about skill-building, demystifying some of the ‘hidden rules’ of social interaction and assisting clients to put those rules and skills into practice in their everyday lives. Skills such as conversational skills, joining in, conflict resolution and general social interactional skills can be explored. In regards to my work with adults, I have found that sessions have been particularly helpful for those overcoming social anxiety issues and interpersonal difficulties, both in the work place and in personal social lives. Head over to Connect at York for more details. Cheers! Amanda

18.01.2022 This pretty much sums up friendship! Reach out + step back + blend in + speak up + let go! It's quite a dance! No wonder it take a whole lot of practice!

18.01.2022 Interesting article about popularity and what it takes to be one of the 'cool kids'. Kids often say that they want to be popular, but look at the social and emotional cost it can require.

17.01.2022 So often we found ourselves becoming coaches in netball, football, maths, cooking, music, etc. with our kids. So important to add 'friendship coach' to that list. Friendship stuff is not easy to sort out and some days in the playground can be brutal. Kids need help in nursing some of those friendship bruises and also in knowing how to avoid them next time round. Love Eileen's tips for how to be a 'friendship coach' for our kids.

17.01.2022 Great advice for helping out your grumpy teen!!!

17.01.2022 Anyone interested?

16.01.2022 I see so many kids chasing 'popularity' in the playground. Only yesterday, I had a gorgeous young girl say "the only way I'll be liked at my school, is if I'm in the popular group". She's missing so many friendships opportunities whilst she chases this elusive popularity 'prize'. Popularity isn't the 'gold medal standard' of friendship, intimacy is. Forming a solid, supportive bond with a buddy is not only a wonderful experience but it will grow your brain and your heart.

16.01.2022 Using imagination to conquer imagination! What a great strategy!

15.01.2022 Just in case any one might be interested...

15.01.2022 Ever come across a nice kid who is sometimes a bit mean? Or maybe, youve even noticed your own child doing some not so friendly stuff to other kids. Here's an interesting article that explains why they do it and how you can guide them to be kinder in their interactions. Always love Eileen's work!

12.01.2022 Do any of these look familiar?

11.01.2022 Living in a world of never ending high school dynamics sounds nightmarish. A worthwhile read.

11.01.2022 For a few decades now, I have been helping kids develop and grow their friendships. It can be heart breaking seeing a child struggle with their peer interactions but encouragingly there's a lot that can be done to help them out. Social skills work can assist greatly, in helping kids navigate the challenges of getting along with their peers, the ones they like and the ones that are a bit trickier. Sadly, friendship difficulties don't finish in childhood. How many of us as adults have had to deal with friendships, that perhaps once good, are now unhealthy or even toxic? Breaking up with a long term friend is not easy...but sometimes, necessary. Here's some good advice on the challenges of breaking up with a friend...as an adult.

10.01.2022 These are three challenge areas that I see consistently pop up in the kids I see who struggle in their friendships. Great stuff, Eileen.

10.01.2022 I often see anger as a signaling emotion. Of course, when its out of control it can cause major problems, but if you can learn to manage it and even better, listen to it, theres every chance its trying to tell you something.

09.01.2022 Just in case you know someone who might be interested...

09.01.2022 Within the Connect for Kids+ social skills groups, I talk a lot to the kids about "being responsiveness". It's about sending a message, both with your body and words, that you're interested. You know one of the simplest ways to show that you are interested...ask questions! It's so simple and yet many of us forget to do it. I was at a function recently and I spoke to someone for 15 minutes. After that time (and maybe I shouldn't admit this!), I was looking for an escape rout...e! Why? I was talked at, not talked with. Within that 15 minutes, I was asked zero questions! Zilcho! Nada! Nothing! It sent the message that they weren't interested. I'm not sure if it was the message they meant to send (I hope not), but unfortunately, it was the message received. Like all social skills, questioning is just that...a skill...a teachable skill! Start encouraging your kids to be curious and responsive conversational partners by the simple act of 'questioning'. If someone asks them 'how are they going?', encourage them to ask that same question back again. If someone asks them 'what did they do the weekend?', remind them to ask the same question in response. It's a simple technique that sends a wonderful interaction building message...the message that "I'm interested in you!" Here's an article with some research, highlighting the power of questions...enjoy the read! https://www.psychologytoday.com//the-best-way-make-new-fri

08.01.2022 Havent listened to this yet...but I love everything Eileen talks about with kids friendships...Im sure this wouldnt be any different!

08.01.2022 "Let it go...Let it go!!!" Admittedly, a bit of an annoying song (or maybe hearing it for the millionth time ruined it for me), but...what brilliant advice for some friendship issues! Some kids find 'letting it go' tough...and it is tough, especially when someone has said or done something that was a bit mean. But holding onto a grudge, especially when the hurt was without huge intent or is not a regular thing, will do more harm to a friendship. People do and say dumb ...things sometimes and we need to be able to teach our kids to learn when to do something about it and when to let it go. It's a fine balance, but an important one to master. The key is teaching your child to be able to see the INTENT! Here's a great article from one of my favourite social skills authors about forgiveness in friendship...have a read and see what you think.

08.01.2022 Something for the girls...

08.01.2022 I'm a massive fan of audiobooks. What a brilliant way to help kids access amazing literature and immerse themselves in the pleasures of a good story without having to battle the mechanics of reading. Local libraries house an increasing range or the subscriber sites are well worth considering.

07.01.2022 Any of your kids on Snapchat? Read this warning about a recent and very concerning update.

07.01.2022 Worth a read...

06.01.2022 A fabulous reminder for all of us. ....just breathe.

06.01.2022 Some great suggestions for helping out a child that's struggling with friendships. 'Casting a wide net' is such an important strategy. And I do love Signe's idea about reminding kids 'what makes a decent friend'. It's easy to forget this whilst you are in the middle of the jostling and shoving of the popularity hierarchy competitions of the 'tween playground'.

04.01.2022 Theres a whole lot more to play than fabulous fun! It grows your brain in a way that formalised learning doesnt.

03.01.2022 Excellent article on why kids reject and are rejected. What's critical to remember is that a lot of rejection isn't personal! Sadly, some of it is, but interesting to know that most of it isn't. So important to keep this in mind when dealing with this difficult and hurtful issue with your own child. Knowing this, doesn't solve the problem, but it does change how you perceive and manage it.

01.01.2022 Great question to ask your kids who are navigating, what can be, a minefield of friendship decisions.

01.01.2022 After 20+ years of group work, Im now having a break from working with groups and are offering individual therapy, focussing on developing social, communication and interpersonal skills. Although group work is fabulous for social skills development, there are some great advantages of 1:1 work and its been wonderful to return to offering this sort of support to clients and their families. Alongside working with primary school children, I have also extended my practice to w...ork with adolescents and adults. My work is still very much about skill-building, demystifying some of the hidden rules of social interaction and assisting clients to put those rules and skills into practice in their everyday lives. Skills such as conversational skills, joining in, conflict resolution and general social interactional skills can be explored. In regards to my work with adults, I have found that sessions have been particularly helpful for those overcoming social anxiety issues and interpersonal difficulties, both in the work place and in personal social lives. Head over to Connect at York for more details. Cheers! Amanda