Flex Groups

Collaboration through Character Education and Social/Emotional Learning with peers in the educational setting provides children with a supportive space to learn new skills, build confidence, understand different perspectives, practice helpful behaviors, and develop strategies for managing life’s challenges. When children share a common concern but have different ways of coping, they are able to learn from one another in meaningful ways.

Each group session includes discussions about thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and attitudes related to the topic. Students will also participate in hands-on activities such as drawing, role-playing, games, and relaxation exercises. Groups are offered for students in grades K–5 and typically include 4-6 children, depending on age. Students meet once a week for 30 minutes and are scheduled during times that will not interfere with classroom learning, utilizing the flex period built into our master schedule. 

Topics are selected based on the school’s greatest needs, determined through a staff needs assessment completed at the beginning of the year.

Examples of Flex group topics offered throughout the year include:

• Self-esteem and confidence-building

• Positive thinking and optimism

• Study and organization skills

• Healthy lifestyles and nutrition

• Friendship skills

• Children of changing families
  (divorce, separation, or living with a single parent)

• Easing anxiety and coping skills

• Social skills

• Impulse control and attention skills

Because counseling relies on trust, all information shared in group will be kept confidential. The only exceptions occur if a child shares information about harming themselves or someone else, or reports any form of abuse.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please feel free to call or email me at 910-458-4340 magen.myers@nhcs.net