Help your child get off to a great start this school year with a class at Mathias Counseling and Consulting in Fishers!
Chapter tests, mid-terms, finals, and ISTEP. . .learning to tackle tests is an important skill. Our newest class, Yes, I Can Tackle That Test! helps children learn tips for success on objective tests, hints for writing essays, ways to develop a test-taking strategy, and ideas to handle test anxiety. Choose only ONE session: Monday, August 25 at 3:30-4:45 p.m. or 5:00-6:15 p.m.; Thursday, September 4 at 3:30-4:45 p.m. or 5:00-6:15 p.m.; Monday, September 8 at 4:00-5:15 p.m. or 5:30-6:45 p.m. Grades 4-8. $50
Mission: Fun with Friends ~ A Program For Boys
Tuesdays, August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 5:00-5:50 p.m.
Boys sometimes have challenges with attention, focus and impulsivity, which can cause
friendship difficulties. This 6-session class is full of fun activities based on a mission and mystery theme. Participants will learn to become “agents” with skills to search for clues in othersʼ behaviors and to problem-solve to help unravel the mysteries of initiating and maintaining positive peer interactions. Grades 1-4. $180
Yes, I Can Pay Attention!
Tuesdays, August 26, September 2, 9, and 16 at 4:00-4:50 p.m.
Children will learn specific strategies to help them manage and control attention and focus challenges. Each session uses a chapter from a children’s book, engaging group activities, and materials to use at home to teach skills such as learning to stop and think, identifying feelings, evaluating consequences of actions, problem-solving and using positive self-talk. Grades 1-4. $120
Power Up! Studying for High School and Beyond
Wednesday, September 17 at 4:00-6:00 p.m.
This class helps older students learn and develop important skills they need to realize their potential, both now and in college. Many students, though intelligent, still need to develop the critical skills taught in this class — note-taking, organization, and test preparation. Terrific reference/skills book included. Grades 8-12. $80
Classes are facilitated by school counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Carlabeth Mathias, who has over 30 years of experience working with children, teens and families. For more info or registration, visit www.mathiascounseling.com or call 578.2141.