Does your student struggle to make friends, keep friends, or feel overwhelmed in social situations?

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Project CONNECT is an innovative social group for students aged 10 - 17 years old who struggle in social situations. 

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What to expect:

• Structured and fun social interactions with positive and like minded peers

• Introduction of new skills and ways of connecting with peers 

• Support in maintaining friendships

• Encouragement of students to connect outside of group (with parent permission)

• Real time therapeutic support provided by two licensed clinical social workers

• Use of field trips to practice new skills (arranged in advance)

• Use of therapy dog in training - Buster

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When:

• Sundays from 2:00 - 3:00 pm starting August 1, 2021

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Location:

Rootz

557 Waukegan Road

Northbrook, Illinois 60062 

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Cost:

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$50 - $60 per session (insurance NOT accepted for group sessions)

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My student is interested, now what?

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Email Melinda Gronen, LCSW at melindagronencounseling@gmail.com to start the process

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