Friendship and Dating Relationships Workshop

Special Needs Community Initiative will be hosting Michele Mattox of No Limits Counseling again this August. Join us on Wednesday evenings from 6- 8pm in Gastonia for a group designed specifically for teens (ages 16+) and adults with I/DD to learn about friendship and dating relationships. We will focus on developing healthy relationships, skills to maintain these relationships, and safety concerns that often impact the disability community. This group will be interactive, visual aids and videos will be used to reinforce the lessons, with plenty of time to socialize and develop new relationships. The 5 weeks will culminate in a fun outing so participants can practice what they learned in a real life setting.

• Week 1 (August 3): Review boundaries in the friendship circle – qualities of a good friend; meeting new friends and how friendships develope; social skills to initiate, promote, and maintain friendships.

• Week 2 (August 10): Friendship…