Social Skills Training
This program is designed to develop, strengthen, and enhance the social skills essential for successful everyday functioning at school, within the family, and in the wider community.
Program goals:
- Improving communication skills
- Building confidence in social situations
- Learning to express emotions and needs appropriately
- Developing empathy and understanding of others
- Managing and resolving conflicts
- Improving adaptation and participation in group settings
- Strengthening self-control and reducing impulsive behavior
The training is tailored to the age, developmental stage, and specific challenges of each individual (e.g., ADHD, ASD, social anxiety, school-related difficulties, or behavioral challenges).
Sessions take place in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere and include:
- A brief check-in
- The main learning topic or skill
- Practical exercises, social games, and role-play activities
- Reflection and feedback
- Applying new skills to everyday life
- Session duration
- 45 minutes, followed by 5–10 minutes of feedback for parents, including recommendations for support at home and at school.
- Format
- Individual sessions: In person (online only in exceptional circumstances)
- Group training: Available if there is sufficient interest
- In-person location
- Dunajska cesta 156, Ljubljana, or as agreed
Programs
- 1. Initial Program – 8 Skill-Building Steps (8 sessions)
- Purpose: Developing core social skills and increasing awareness in interactions with others.
- 2. Strenghtening Program (8 sessions)
- Purpose: Deepening and strengthening previously learned skills while building confidence in real-life situations. Additional time can be dedicated to specific topics or review when needed.
- 3. Advanced Program (8 sessions)
- Purpose: Developing a high level of social competence, adaptability, and self-reflection, while mastering social skills in selected areas.
All programs are flexible, developmentally appropriate, and practical, with a strong focus on transferring social skills into everyday life.