Healthy Friendships Group

Connecting with Others: Skills for Building Healthy Friendships

Individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 and older are invited to participate in our 3-week, VIRTUAL group to learn practical strategies for building and maintaining healthy friendships. Participants will learn skills for meeting new people, starting conversations, and developing meaningful connections. Topics will include:

• Effective communication
• Recognizing the qualities of healthy friendships
• Setting and respecting personal boundaries
• Navigating social interactions both in person and online
• And more!

Discussion and activities will help participants gain confidence in forming positive relationships and using social media in a safe, respectful, and balanced way.

Dates: Thursdays, October 15, 22, and 29

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time

Space is limited! Submit an interest form by Sunday, August 30. Submitting an interest form does not guarantee a spot in the group. We will email participants after the interest form closes.