Classes

Social Skills Enrichment Classes for ages 8-14.

Parents Meet and Greet: Thursday, August 13th from 6:00-7:00 pm.

What: Social skills enrichment classes facilitated by graduate counseling interns Janna Shipes and Hayden Gillam.

Class Dates and Time: The group meets on the following Thursdays from 6-7 pm on August 20, August 27, September 3, September 10, September 17, and September 24.

Location: 6291 Cambridge Way, Plainfield, IN 46168 (Conference Room)

Cost: $30 per class.

Pre-registration and payment are required.‍

Register: Email group@hendrickstherapy.com or call/text (317) 718-8436.

Why: Between ages 8 and 14, friendships, teamwork, and a sense of belonging become increasingly important. Social-skills activities give young people opportunities to practice:

• Starting and joining conversations

• Listening without interrupting

• Asking questions and showing interest

• Social media communication skills

• Expressing ideas respectfully

• Reading facial expressions and body language

These skills can help tweens feel more prepared for classroom discussions, group projects, extracurricular activities, online discussions, family gatherings, and new friendships.

Social confidence grows through practice—one interaction at a time. ‍

To Register:

Email group@hendrickstherapy.comwith your name and phone number, and we will contact you to obtain your payment information and confirm your registration.

or Call/text: (317) 718-8436

Why are social skills so important for children ages 8–14?

The preteen and early teen years are a critical time for learning how to communicate, cooperate, manage emotions, resolve disagreements, and build healthy friendships.

Research involving more than 575,000 students found that social-emotional learning programs improved peer relationships, behavior, school functioning, emotional skills, and academic achievement.

Another large analysis of 213 school-based programs found that participating students gained an average of 11 percentile points in academic achievement, while also showing better social behavior and less emotional distress.

Yet only 58.5% of teens ages 12–17 reported that they usually or always received the social and emotional support they needed.

CDC data also showed that 19% of high school students experienced bullying at school in 2023, highlighting the importance of teaching empathy, assertive communication, conflict resolution, and help-seeking skills before and during adolescence.

Social skills are not simply about being outgoing. They help young people express themselves, navigate social media and peer pressure, develop confidence, form supportive relationships, and feel more connected at school and in everyday life.

Parents: We are offering Social Skills Enrichment classes for children ages 8-14. Join us for an Information meeting on Thursday, August 13, from 6:00-7:00 pm.

Social skills enrichment classes are facilitated by graduate counseling interns Janna Shipes and Hayden Gillam.

Classes are held on 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, and 9/24.

When: Classes are held on the following Thursdays: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, and 9/24. from 6:00–7:00 pm.

Cost: $30/class

To Register: email group@hendrickstherapy.com or call/text (317) 718-8436.