YAY also offers Groups at no cost for kids who need help developing social skills
with their peers. There is a Girls' Group, a Boys' Group, and a Co-Ed Group.
Children in the groups are between the ages of 9 and 12, should be easily managed in a group setting, and be interested
in attending a group to be able to make gains by being in a success social skills group.
For
kids who:
- are experiencing low self-esteem
- are bullied at school or in their neighbourhood
- are experiencing difficulties with
peers
- are quiet or shy
- are experiencing difficulties at home
- are new to the area and are having trouble making new friends
- are often teased by peers
- have a learning difficulty
- have a sibling with a mental health issue or physical disability
The Groups run weekly beginning at various times throughout the year and usually last for 10 weeks.
See "Upcoming Events" for the dates and times of our next groups.
