步 is an after-学校 skills development program for children ages 5-12.
Mission Statement
The mission of the 步 Program is to provide useful strategies for children and their families who are experiencing social, 情感, and behavioral problems due to mental illness and 情感 challenges.
The program provides a safe, structured, nurturing, challenging, and engaging environment (1) where children can develop the necessary strategies to feel accepted, 自信, and successful at home, 学校, and in the community.
Reference: (1) Jernberg, A. & 布斯,P. 1998. Theraplay: Second Edition. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
课程
The social, 情感 and behavioral strategies implemented include:
• Boundaries and Respect
• Choices and Consequences
• Communication
• Coping Skills
•的感觉
•友谊
• Hygiene and Manners
• Problem Solving
• Self-Esteem and Self Care
步 teaches these social, 情感, and behavioral strategies through lessons taught in a fun and exciting manner. We encourage active participation from all the children by allowing them to work as a group.
如何报名
To enroll, you can contact your child’s therapist, contact Lena Daily (Therapist Supervisor) at (801) 319-1142 or click the "Make a Referral" button below and fill out the form to be put on the wait list. You will then be contacted by a case manager for orientation when a spot is available in the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can come to 步?
步 is for elementary 学校 aged children who need help improving their ability to appropriately socialize, manage their behavior, and/or regulate their expressions of emotion.
Why does my child leave 学校 early?
Our staff will begin picking up children from their 学校s as early as 1:30 pm so that programming can begin by 3:00 pm.
Will my child have fun in 步?
是的! We strive to plan fun activities daily. We also have a special weekly activity to reward the children for achieving goals.
How much does the program cost?
步 is primarily funded through Medicaid. There is no cost to families who carry Medicaid Coverage. There are also a limited number of slots available for families without Medicaid that are covered by funding from grants.