YSB KidPros Articles Group Calendar




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YSB Kids Zone Positive Parenting
New Pathways TAMI R.A.P.
Social Skills for Preschoolers Courageous Kids Anger Management

Groups are an effective means for people to learn from one another. They offer support and new ideas to everyone. We have professionally trained staff to lead our groups. Groups are a cost effective way to give and get new information.
Group Details
Preschool Social Skills and Parenting Groups
For: Preschool children ages 3-5 and their caregivers
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00-7:00
Duration: 6 week group-ongoing
Cost: $20 a session
Topics: Lead by YSB Early Childhood Mental Health Specialists the groups will address issues specific to preschoolers with their caregivers such as tantrums, challenging behavior, and separation anxiety. The group will combine caregivers with the children for the first 15 minutes; then separate into child and caregiver groups. The children will work on social skills and parents will address the challenges of raising preschoolers and how to support social skill development at home.
 
Courageous Kids
For: Youth of all ages with a chronic illness
Days: Tuesdays-ongoing
Time: 6:00-7:00
Duration: Ongoing
Cost: $10 a session
Topics: Healthy living, coping skills, social skills, sharing and support among group members
 
Kid's Zone After School Group
For: Grades 2-5
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00
Duration: Ongoing
Cost: $50 for 6 sessions
Topics: Making & Keeping Friends;Bullying/Conflict resolution;Managing Anger;Avoiding Drugs & Alcohol;Making Good Decisions;School Success, All materials and snack provided, interactive, safe, non-threatening, varied approaches (video, discussion, activities, speakers).
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Taming the Tiger
For: Youth ages 7 to 12 years of age
Days: Tuesdays
Time: Tuesdays: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Duration: 6 weeks - ongoing
Cost: $50 for 6 sessions or $10.00 per session
Topics: What is anger? Dealing with feelings, expressing yourself safely, consequences, doing something constructive, rest and relaxation, problem solving
 
Redefining Anger
For: Youth ages 14-17
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6:00-7:00
Duration: Ongoing
Cost: $10 per session
Topics: Triggers to anger, warning signs of anger, consequences, and developing positive responses.
 
Positive Parenting Group Part I & II
For: Parents of children 0 to 12 years of age
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00-8:00
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $50 for 6 sessions or $10.00 per session
Topics: Part I - Discipline, limits, consequences, listening, anger, challenging behaviors.
Continue your parenting education with Parenting Group Part II: Part II: Self Esteem, respect, responsibility, monitoring, siblings
 
Positive Parenting Skills of Teens
For: Parents of teenagers
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00-7:00
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $65 for 8 sessions or $10 a session
Topics: Development, communication, conflict, discipline, teen decision making, friendship and peer influence
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New Pathways
For: Youth 12 to 17 years of age and parents
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00-8:00
Duration: 4 weeks ongoing
Cost: $20 a session, additional fees for drug screening
Topics: An early drug and alcohol program for teens & parents
Communication skills, decision-making skills, relationship issues, alcohol and drug issues
 
R.A.P. Sr. – Responsibility, Accountability and Positive Thinking: Day Reporting Center
For: Youth 12 to 17 years of age
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30-7:30
Duration: Ongoing
Cost: $50 for 6 sessions or $10.00 per session
Topics: Thinking errors, overcoming barriers, responsible choices, positive life changes.
 
R.A.P. For Teens
For: Youth 12 to 17 years of age
Days: Thursdays
Time: 6:00-7:00
Duration: Ongoing
Cost: $50 for 6 sessions or $10.00 per session
Topics: Thinking errors, overcoming barriers, responsible choices, positive life changes.
 
T.A.M.I. Pregnant and Parenting Teenagers
For: Pregnant and parenting teenagers
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 4:30-6:00
Duration: Ongoing
Cost: No Fee
Topics: Provides linkage, education, support and social activities for pregnant and parenting teens in a small group setting.
Call YSB intake to enroll at (815) 338-7360


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