Sinatra Children's Center

GOAL
To provide a peer-supported process to normalize challenges faced by teen clients, complement individual and group counseling sessions and provide an opportunity to build positive self-esteem and confidence for female clients aged 11 to 18 in a therapeutic environment.

SCHEDULE

3:00 to 4:00pm
All sessions are on Tuesday
Sessions meet in either the Group room or Sinatra Auditorium
Program meets weekly mid-January through April
Tea Party Self-Esteem “Graduation” is held the last Tuesday of the session

PROGRAM

Weekly group counseling followed by eight weekly self-esteem sessions, culminating in a final presentation, attended by family members, staff, Barbara Sinatra and Board Members.
Two clinicians, a team of professionals and volunteers conduct the program.

 

SESSION DATES

Group Counseling: Mid-January through mid-March
Self-Esteem: Mid-March through the Final Presentation in April

SESSION OVERVIEW

Group Counseling:

Family Violence
Abuse Issues
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Self-Esteem
Communication Skills
Living with Individuals Other Than Birth Parents
Addressing Sexuality

Self-Esteem Sessions:

Weekly classes that complement individual and group counseling and
include, but are not limited to:
Make-up and Skin Care
Hygiene/Nutrition/Exercise
Stress Reduction:
Posture and Modeling
Hair & Nail Care
Grooming
Music Appreciation
Voice/Public Speaking:
Clothing
Rehearsal and Final Presentation.