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New Program: Training in Core Social Skills

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Ric GibbonsOctober 6, 2018

Edmonton psychologist Corinne Eckert offers regular Training in Core Social Skills programs throughout the year. To meet demand, the group has added a new program called the 1-1 Social Coaching Program. Based on their Training in Core Social Skills program, children/teens will get the foundational learning of social cognition and, building on this; learning skills related to understanding nonverbal communication (their own and others’); being successful in verbal communication; also handling difficult emotions and social problem-solving.   In this program therapists can:   individualize the sessions to the child’s particular needs bring in more concrete examples from the child’s own environment   have the parents involved in each session, to get updated feedback on the application of skills in the child’s life and also to provide weekly parent coaching tips offer fun social coaching practice at the end of each session with another child and their social coach    It may be an excellent fit for a child for whom regular group programs are not the best fit because:   the groups are full  the start date is missed the child needs a different pace of learning the group program dates/times do not work for the family the child is not emotionally/physically regulated enough yet to learn effectively in a group environment the child needs greater amounts of individualized support For more information please contact Corinne Eckert Child and Adolescent Psychology Phone:  (780) 454-4634 Email:    office@eckertchildpsych.ca     *These psychological services may be reimbursed through extended health insurance program. Appropriate receipts are provided.   This information is provided as a service to the AAGE community. The AAGE does not offer endorsement for ADHD counseling, coaching or support services.

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Posted in ADHD, Education, Event | Tagged ADHD, ADHD Edmonton, Children, Social Skills, Strategies

Institute of Child Psychology Annual Conference

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Ric GibbonsMarch 8, 2018

  The Institute of Child Psychology is proud to present their first annual Children’s Mental Health Conference offered April 21-22 at the University of Alberta. “This conference will include 2 full convening days filled with empowering opportunities to learn, share, network, and be inspired! At this conference parents, caregivers, educators, and mental health professionals will come together to learn about the latest research, innovations, and techniques pertaining to children’s mental health and attachment-based parenting practices. All our workshops will be offered by Registered Psychologists who specialize in Children’s Mental Health and who work locally in the Edmonton Area.”  For more information please see the ICP Conference web page here.   Please note that we post this for your information only. The ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton is not affiliated with the Institute of Child Psychology and cannot endorse either the ICP or its methods. 

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Posted in ADHD, Event | Tagged ADHD, ADHD Edmonton, Children, Conference, Edmonton, parenting, Strategies, University of Alberta

Free Caregiver Education Sessions

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Ric GibbonsMarch 14, 2016

  Edmonton Collaborative Service Delivery &Children, Youth and Families, Addiction and Mental Health Edmonton Zone These free sessions are intended to provide parents, caregivers, teachers, and community members with basic information about addiction and mental health challenges that can impact children and youth. Please see information in following links, or view individual sessions in the event calendar as events are added. Transitioning into Junior HighSubstance Awareness for Parents and TeensSelf Esteem, Body Image and Control: Supporting Teens with Eating IssuesTest AnxietySupporting Self-Regulation in Elementary School ChildrenKeeping Scattered Kids on Track: Supporting Children and Adolescents with ADHD

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Posted in ADHD, Education, Event, Uncategorized | Tagged ADHD, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Organization, parenting, Self Regulation, Social Skills, Strategies, Teens

Sibshops coming in March

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Ric GibbonsFebruary 17, 2016

Workshops for siblings of children with special needs! Join us! These workshops will provide opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special health, mental health and developmental needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context. Find out more, including how to register, here..  

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