Check out our upcoming groups & workshops here at Milestones!
Brave Bloomers
We are thrilled to announce our Spring iteration of our 1-day behavioral program for children 3-6 years old this March led by: Alexa Effron, LMSW , Alexandra Lewis, LMSW, and Billie Cooper, our clinical extern.
This program is designed to help young children build critical skills in:
Emotion regulation
Building bravery
Impulse control
Flexibility
Distress tolerance
Special Focus:
Summer: Helping children cope with transitions to Summer camp and pre-school year activities.
Kindergarten: Preparing children to begin Kindergarten.
All in a small, supportive group environment (no more than 6 children per group), ensuring personalized attention and a safe space for growth. Activities are designed to be both engaging and fun, promoting social interaction and skill development.
The Effectiveness of Intensive Behavioral Interventions
Come and join our conversation on intensive behavioral interventions and why, when done well, they can be so effective in helping your child gain momentum in learning a new skill. This workshop is led by Laura Kirmayer, PhD, MSW and Billie Cooper, clinical extern. Event highlights include:
Intensives Overview
Effectiveness of Intensives
Benefits of Intensives
Practical tips for parents
We will be hosting this workshop both in-person at our Flatiron Office and virtually on ZOOM! Register for the workshop at the link below!
KIK: Kids Inspiring Kids
This is a virtual support group open for kids ages 9 to 12 facilitated by Laura Kirmayer, PhD, MSW
The KIK program is rooted in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral skills (CBT). During this stage of development, cognitive skills become much more complex with a notable transition into increased levels of self-awareness and social-emotional awareness. Heightened self-consciousness and worries can be a symptom of this stage of development. These worries can cause distraction and disrupt social-emotional skills.
Goals:
I am not alone: We will place an emphasis on connection and validation between peers
I can learn and grow: We will provide developmentally appropriate psychoeducation on the developing brain and the relationship between cognitions, emotions, and behaviors
I can self care: We will teach CBT skills that can be applied on a daily basis. Each session will end with mindfulness skills and strategies targeting bedtime routines and sleep-hygiene
I can inspire others: Group members will compare notes on what's working and not working as they adjust their skills to match their individual needs
Parent scaffolding: Parents will be provided with a summary session of what has been covered and individualized recommendations on how to continue scaffolding their children through this often exhausting stage of development
