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During a social group a few weeks ago, I watched one of my tween girls shut down in a conversation, as though someone had hit an "off" switch. She was talking about her sadness in having to change schools and how she was going to miss all of her friends at her old school. Right away, I observed that the other gals involved in the conversation began telling her not to worry about it and that she would make new friends. They told her some things she could do to make new friends. They told her not to be sad about it and to focus on being excited about the new school. They were trying really hard to help make her feel better. I watched her face grow sadder and eventually, she just stopped talking about it and began to draw.
Donna Shea and Nadine Briggs are both accomplished social-emotional education specialists. They each facilitate friendship groups at their respective centers in Massachusetts. Both Donna and Nadine are parents of children with special needs.
Donna and Nadine offer consultation services for schools, parent groups, and human service agencies. They are seasoned public speakers who travel across the country to bring workshops and seminars to schools, conferences and other venues.
Donna and Nadine are certified in bullying prevention through the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center and are creators of the How to Make & Keep Friends Social Success in School Bullying Prevention Initiative that is used to provide classroom training and team-building activities at many schools.
Donna and Nadine would love to hear from you or your child if you have feedback about our books. They are also happy to speak with you about providing programming for children in your local area or just to keep in touch with you about new books and materials.
