Sendan Center
Executive Functioning Skills Group
Don’t let your Executive Functioning skills melt away over the summer!
This summer, Sendan is offering group executive functioning coaching sessions for teenagers!
What is Executive Functioning Coaching?
Executive functioning (EF) coaching provides support for children and teens who struggle to meet the day-to-day demands of home and school. These children may show poor awareness or inconsistent skills with time, situational awareness (difficulty reading the room), organization, planning, problem-solving, and other skills required to notice and manage everyday tasks and challenges. Most are also self-directed learners who demonstrate unique points of view, talents, passion, and creativity, but can tend to be very “out of step” with the expectations of their teachers and parents.
Sendan provides year-round one-on-one EF coaching, and we are excited to expand our coaching services by offering drop-in group sessions online this summer. Summer is the perfect time to start building and practicing EF skills so that kids can go into the next school year with a full toolbox and greater confidence in their own abilities!
Where:
Online, drop-in sessions; links to join the sessions will be sent out after registration
When:
June 18 – August 10: every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 and 4:30-5:30
Who:
Children 13-17 who are eager to maintain or develop executive function skills in one or more of the following areas:
- Working memory
- Response inhibition
- Task initiation
- sustained attention
- Goal-directed persistence
- Organization
- Planning/prioritizing
- Flexibility
- Metacognition
- Time management
You do not need to be an established client at Sendan Center to join this group, and this can be a great, low-stakes introduction to executive functioning skills.
Cost:
Prepaid payments of $120 for three sessions and $40 for additional classes.
How to Sign Up:
Fill out the brief registration form here: EF Skills Group Registration
Once we have received your registration form, our executive functioning admin team will reach out to you with next steps.
Please call our Learning Services department at 360-305-3275, ext. 9 with any questions!
Improv Classes
Sendan Center is offering weekly improv classes!
Our classes use fun, beginner-friendly improv comedy games to explore expanding your comfort zone, collaborating with others, and honing your skills in navigating unplanned situations.
When:
Every Tuesday from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where:
At Sendan Center’s clinic: 4201 Meridian St Ste 113, Bellingham, WA 98226
Who:
This group is for children and adolescents of all ages, but parents/caregivers are absolutely welcome to participate with their kids! You do not have to be an established client at Sendan Center to attend.
Classes are run by our experienced behavior specialists Tyler Schexnayder, LABA and Mike Rigby, LABA.
Cost:
Your first class is free to attend! After that, the cost is $20 per child per class.
How to Sign Up:
Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited. Reserve your spot using this link: Schedule online
If you utilize ABA support, please speak with your ABA team about potentially providing additional support while attending improv.
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“This is a special world you are about to step into! A place where you can be yourself and any character you can imagine, all without fear of judgment. A place where ‘mistakes’ are celebrated and accepted. With your fellow improvisers, you will weave stories that have never been told, laugh together, learn to treasure the moment, forget your troubles for a time, and discover a wonderful secret- ANYONE can improvise! Can’t wait to tell stories with you all! Side effects may include: Mindfulness, relaxation, uncontrollable laughter, unexpected friendships, daydreaming about improv, spontaneously ‘doing voices’, ability to seamlessly reframe awkward social situations, and becoming fluent in speaking gibberish” – Tyler Schexnayder, LABA |
Parent Skill-Building Workshop
Parenting a child comes with unique joys and challenges. Sendan Center is now offering free psychoeducational therapy group sessions designed to help parents reduce stress, build confidence, and develop practical skills for navigating their child’s needs with resilience and ease.
Who can attend?
All parents and caregivers are welcome.
How much does it cost?
No cost – free to attend!
Where does it take place?
Some sessions take place in person at Sendan Center (4201 Meridian St Ste 113, Bellingham, WA 98225), and some will be held online.
What topics will be covered?
Child development and mental health (e.g. anxiety, challenging behavior, picky eating, screen time), as well as parent wellness and self-care.
For more information, topics of the month, and to register, follow the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sendan-center-109468959021
Please contact Yasmin Banga at ybanga@sendancenter.com with any questions
Recommended Reading
Most of the resources listed below are books that our providers recommend as resources to families. Some are links to websites with additional information and resources, these will open in a new tab when clicked.
Titles listed in bold are some of the most frequently recommended at Sendan Center.
Please note: we cannot vouch for all information provided in the resources below, but we believe these to be reasonable references and helpful to most people.