2020-2021 School Year Programs - Enroll now!

Our new school-year format begins September 7th!
Join us for 38 weeks of in-person* Social Empowerment Groups led by highly qualified professionals

Group sizes are limited due to COVID19 precautions
We have rolling, open enrollment for our groups.  Inquire today!
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Previous clients may register here: Click Here to Register 
For more information or to request a new student intake packet info@thewholechildmatters.org
 
*In-person instruction will be available provided MA Health Guidelines and Reopening Phases allow us to remain open.  Sessions may move to remote format should orders dictate additional closures.
Program dates: Sept 7, 2020 to July 2, 2021
Vacation Weeks:
  • November 23 – November 27 (Thanksgiving Week)
  • December 21 – January 1 (Winter Holiday Break)
  • February 15 – 19 (tentative vacation week - may be used for snow day makeups)
  • April 19 – 23 (tentative vacation week - may be used for snow day makeups)
Program Cost:
$1,500 when paid in full by September 1st

$155 per month due 1st of each month
​September through June
Our Social Empowerment Groups (SEGs) are small groups of children of similar age, development, and social cognitive levels and social goal areas. Our SEGs focus on the development of social skills necessary to function successfully in the child's social world. Our emotional regulation effects our ability to function socially, and so emotional regulation is also frequently addressed. Parents are encouraged to maintain ongoing communication with their child's SCL as their identified social objectives may change as the child grows, develops, and experiences new social situations. 

Some of the goals an SEG might focus on include:
  • initiating, developing and maintaining friendships
  • working as a group
  • understanding and using expected behaviors for different situations
  • thinking of others
  • developing Theory of Mind (everyone has their own thoughts and ideas)
  • understanding Perspective and Intention
  • ranking problems, respond at a level that correlates with the problem level, and develop problem solving strategies
  • developing emotional regulation strategies ("Chill Skills", yoga, Brain Gym©, mindfulness, etc...)
  • learning conversational skills
  • relationship dynamics
  • developing a healthy sense of self
  • social nuance skills (personal space, tone of voice, appropriate use of humor, etc..)
  • anxiety management
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Parents are provided ongoing information about what the group is working on and can schedule a consult with the SCL to discuss your child's individual progress at any time. The fee for a 30-minute consult with your child's SCL is $30.
If you would like to initiate the New Client Intake process,
​please begin by completing and submitting the screening form by clicking on the button below. 
Testimonial quotes directly from participants:

"Cheers to having friends and having fun!"   
Paul, 12 years old

"I'm getting so much better at saying 'OK' when my Mom says 'No'"   Gerard, 8 years old

"I used to feel invisible, I'm learning how to be acknowledged and respected"   Hailey, age 13
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"Kids were really mean to me. I wanted to stay away from them. I'm getting better at learning how to have better times with other kids" Rachel, age 14
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"It's important to use expected behaviors so people don't have weird thoughts about you and so they feel comfortable near you."  Liam, 13

From Jen, a parent of 13 year old girl with HF ASD:
"I love hearing Carrie refer to her 'friends' (who she met at TWC) and knowing this is an accurate description, warms my heart beyond belief!"
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Groups are designed carefully through
our intake process.:
Level1 ($30.): 
1.  Parent inquiry
2.  Intake paperwork returned and reviewed, (may include a brief phone conversation to answer questions and discuss program)
3. 15 minute Meet/Greet with child and coach or Program Director 
4. Placement in a  group - or waitlist until the right group is formed
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Level2 ($50):
Level 1 components plus a longer phone consult (more than 10 minute) and/or a (30 minute) face to face parent meeting with Coach or Program Director to discuss your child's unique needs
Social Empowerment Groups
Co-Ed GROUPS​
kindergarten & 1st grade:
Mighty Mates 2
ages ​6-8 :​ 
Busy Buddies
​ages ​7-10 :​ 
Fast Friends 
ages 14+:
Empowerment for All - an LGBTQ+ friendly group for social-emotional learning and support
GROUPS FOR BOYS​
ages ​9-12 boys: ​
Cool Crew 
​ages ​13+ boys: 
Teen Talk 1 - Middle School aged boys
Teen Talk 2 & 3 - High School aged boys
GROUPS FOR GIRLS
EmPower 1 - girls elementary school age working on social skills, coping skills and self-confidence.
EmPower 2 - girls middle school age working on social skills, coping skills and self-confidence.
EmPower 3 - girls high school age working on social skills, coping skills and self-confidence.
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