Upcoming LifeLinks Workshops

From LifeLinks:

Music Therapy

LifeLinks Family Support will be offering music therapy classes for children with special needs and their families!

A Board Certified Music Therapist from Roman Music Therapy Services, LLC will be conducting music therapy groups on Mondays in the fall for children ages 3-12 years old. Siblings are welcome to attend; parents are required to stay. The program will use the fun and motivation of music to address social, behavioral, and sensory goals. Children will be singing, playing a variety of instruments, and moving to the music!

Roman Music Therapy Services will hold an informative Open House on Wednesday, August 8 from 6:00 - 7:15PM. This free session will include 30 minutes of music for kids with special needs ages 3-12 (and their siblings!) and 30 minutes for questions.

We will be offering two 7 week music therapy sessions on Mondays starting September 17 from 3:45 - 4:30PM for children ages 3-7 and from 4:45 - 5:30PM for children ages 7-12.

OPEN HOUSE

DATE: Wednesday, August 8

TIME: 6:00 - 7:15PM

COST: Free!

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

 CONTACT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Email Rachel or call 978-349-3040.

MUSIC THERAPY CLASSES

DATES: Mondays, September 17-October 29 (first session); Mondays, November 5-December 17 (second session)

TIME: 3:45 - 4:30PM for 3-7 year olds; 4:45 - 5:30PM for 7-12 year olds

COST: $75 per session

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

CONTACT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please sign up early as space is limited. Email Rachel or call 978-349-3040 for the registration form.

Social Skills Groups

  

Social Skills Groups for Kids Ages 4-6, 7-11, and 12-15

These groups provide a place where kids can interact with peers and teenage helpers while working with a friendship tutor on:

1. Sportsmanship

2. Conversation skills
3. Flexible thinking
4. Managing strong feelings (anger/frustration/embarrassment)
5. Understanding their social environment
6. Body language
7. Managing conflict and disagreements
 ...and more, depending on the needs of participants

Ages 4-6

DATES:Tuesdays, weekly beginning September 11

TIME: 4:15 - 5:15PM 

Ages 12-15 

DATES: Tuesdays, weekly beginning September 11

TIME: 5:30 - 6:30PM

  

Ages 7-11

DATES: Wednesdays, weekly beginning September 12

TIME: 5:30 - 6:30PM

FOR ALL CLASSES:

COST: $65 per month (a 50% discount!)
LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford
CONTACT: For more information, email Family Support or call 978-349-3040. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please contact Family Support for registration form.

Parents are welcome to discuss details of the program with the facilitator:
Nadine Briggs
978-764-2758
nbriggs@socialsmartkids.com 

Daily Living Skills Classes

Daily Living Skills for ages 12-16 and 17 & older

The Daily Living Skills classes offers a place where teens and young adults can learn:
 

1. Safety/home alone (with focus on emergency situations)

2. Clothing care

3. Meal preparation *

4. Nutrition & exercise

5. Tracking expenses/budgets

6. Grocery shopping

7. Check writing, debit cards, credit cards

8. Cleaning and home management

* Food preparation will be part of each meeting to allow for more robust skill development

Ages 12-16

DATES: Tuesdays, September 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13

TIME: 6:45 - 8:00PM

Ages 17 & older

DATES: Wednesdays, September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24, November 7, 14, 28

TIME: 6:45 - 8:00PM

 

ALL CLASSES:

COST: $200 (a 50% discount!)

LOCATION: LifeLinks, 285 Mill Road, Chelmsford

CONTACT: For more information on the class, email Family Support or call 978-349-3040.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please contact Family Support for registration form.

Parents are welcome to discuss details of the program with the facilitator:

Nadine Briggs

978-764-2758

nbriggs@socialsmartkids.com