Skills Training

As children grow and develop, they encounter situations where they feel worried, nervous and sometimes even scared.

Some behaviour is not helpful to humans such as aggression and impulsive behaviours.

Coping skills are what we think and do to help us pass through difficult situations.

Through coping skills training, one can build on the skills they are already using, as well as assist them to learn new ones.

It includes interventions aimed at increasing an individual’s ability to manage a variety of often uncomfortable or anxiety-provoking situations, ranging from relatively normal or situational problems (e.g., test taking, divorce) to diagnosed disorders (e.g., phobias).

It also explores on how to help the child manage strong emotions, promote helpful thinking and assist them to break down tasks into smaller, manageable chunks.

The types of skills taught are tailored to the individuals as well as the situation and can involve increasing cognitive, behavioural, and affective proficiencies.