Tween Talk Durham – Spring 2025

DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE IN PEER INTERACTIONS FOR ‘TWEENS!’

For children ages 8-11 years

Tween Talk is a program focusing on helping late elementary school aged children navigate social situations unique to growing up, including how to respond to cliques, bullying, exclusion, toxic friendships, and anxiety. Children in this club learn how to develop healthy friendships by targeting self-esteem, communication, and self-advocacy skills. Through the use of direct instruction, paired with multiple opportunities for practical application of learned skills, participants will learn the skills they need to successfully navigate the increasingly complex social world. Themed days, such as mock birthday parties or sleepovers, will provide safe and motivating opportunities for participants to learn and grow.

Goals include:

Develop strategies for:

Peer perspective taking
Developing and maintaining friendships
Conversation skills
Teamwork & Problem solving
Developing sensory-based strategies help manage stress/worries
Developing negotiation, sharing and game skills with peers

Location: Durham

When: Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm

Dates: February 3 – May 30 (Monday clubs through June 2 due to Memorial Day Holiday)

Total Cost: $1,530

This club is not billed through insurance.

Registration Information

Children are expected to attend every session (barring illness), as the sessions build on each other and group dynamics are an important component. You will not be reimbursed for missed sessions. If you have any questions about the new Emerge Clubs changes or payment options, please refer to our FAQ!

If your child is not currently attending therapy sessions at Emerge, we will be in touch with you to set up a brief free screening to determine if this program is a good match for your child