Seattle Children’s Hospital Mental Health Services is offering a Summer 2020 Virtual Support Group Program for deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) students in high school and middle school.
For High School Students:
This group will meet together to discuss what community skills they are to work on (i.e. advocacy, problem solving, communication), practice social skills, and meet with different DHH employees to learn about career opportunities. Participants have the opportunity to participate in work readiness, discuss their personal and common experiences, receive support and practice skills in a safe environment.
Program Goals:
–Receive support from peers
–Learn about vocational and educational opportunities after high school
–Increase self-awareness
–Practice communication, social, and problem solving skills
–Develop self-advocacy skills
–Identify interests and abilities
–Identify interests (i.e. vocational, career) for future career pathway
–Participate in virtual job shadowing with DHH adults
For more information and to register – download a copy of the program flyer:
For Middle School Students:
This group will meet together to practice social, communication and problem solving skills. The group will also include presentations by DHH guest speakers. Participants have the opportunity to discuss their personal and common experiences, receive support and practice skills in a safe environment.
Program Goals:
–Receive support from peers
–Increase self-awareness
–Practice communication, social, and problem solving skills
–Foster self-esteem
–Develop self-advocacy skills
For more information and to register – download a copy of the program flyer:
