Transitioning into Middle School
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A 6-week skills-based group for children transitioning from Elementary school into Middle school focused on learning and practicing skills for success and to thrive. This is an open group and children are able to attend as much or as little as they would like.
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Who: Children transitioning into Middle School
When: Mondays March 3rd - May 4th, 2026
*no meeting the week of Spring Break*
Where: Laramie Middle School
Time: 4:30-5:45 PM
Cost: free
Session breakdown
01
Introduction
Children will get to know other group memebers and facilitators. A focus will be put on identifying and naming the various emotions going into Middle School.
03
Big Emotions & What to do with Them
Children will learn how to identify and manage big emotions in addition how to help friends and peers with their big emotions.
05
Boundaries & Self-Respect
Children will gain an understanding of what boundaries are and why they are used. They will gain confidence in setting boundaries with friends and how to maintain these boundaries. Children will also learn how to identify boundaries of others and respect these boundaries.
02
Mindfullness & Calm Bodies
Children will learn what being mindful and what mindfullness means. They will learn and practice techniques that will help them in their emotional regulation.
04
Healthy Relationships
Children will learn aboutmaking new friends and mantaining friendships. They will become more confident in handling conflict in healthy ways and when to seek help from adults.
06
Confidence
Children will learn what it means to be confident and how to increase their own self-confidence.
As a group, we will reflect on growth and review the skills that were learned.
Disclaimer
This group is run and sponsored by Laramie Family Counseling LLC and their clinicians. It is not, in any way, affiliated with Albany County School District.​
Transportation must be provided by parent(s)/guardian(s) and all questions/communication should be directed to the group facilitators
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