FocusWeek es un enfoque intensivo de terapia grupal creado por Dra. Kimberly Harrison en 2013 que ayuda a niños y adolescentes con dificultades del funcionamiento ejecutivo a prepararse para la escuela. Conocido a menudo como "campamento de entrenamiento para el regreso a la escuela", FocusWeek está compuesto por grupos de nivel de grado que se reúnen durante 2 horas cada día durante cinco días consecutivos. Las actividades varían según la edad y el grado.
FocusWeek es un enfoque intensivo de terapia grupal creado por Dra. Kimberly Harrison en 2013 que ayuda a niños y adolescentes con dificultades del funcionamiento ejecutivo a prepararse para la escuela. Conocido a menudo como "campamento de entrenamiento para el regreso a la escuela", FocusWeek está compuesto por grupos de nivel de grado que se reúnen durante 2 horas cada día durante cinco días consecutivos. Las actividades varían según la edad y el grado.
GRADE LEVEL | TIME | GROUP LEADERS |
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1st - 2nd Gr. Lower Elementary | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Katherine Esquivel, LPC-A & Kristine Habibi, LPC |
3rd - 5th Gr. Upper Elementary | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Katherine Esquivel, LPC-A & Kristine Habibi, LPC |
6th - 8th Gr. Middle School | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Katherine Esquivel, LPC-A & Jack Wang, LPC-A |
9th - 12th Gr. High School | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Kristine Habibi, LPC & Jack Wang, LPC-A |
What are the
Executive Functions?
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Planning and organization
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Flexible Thinking
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Working Memory
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Time Management
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Emotion Regulation
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Kimberly Harrison, Founder
Katherine Esquivel, LPC-A
Jack Wang, LPC-A
Kristine Habibi, LPC
1st - 2nd Grade (Lower Elementary): Led by Katherine Esquivel, LPC-A and Kristine Habibibi, LPC
This age group uses art and a variety of activities to work on Focusing & Listening, Remembering, Staying Organized, Managing Feelings, Social Skills, and Relaxation.
3rd - 5th Grade (Upper Elementary): Led by Katherine Esquivel, LPC-A and Kristine Habibibi, LPC
Reading for comprehension, listening carefully for details, and organizing schoolwork are important components of older elementary education. At FocusWeek, this age group incorporates a variety of interactive activities to work on Focusing & Listening, Remembering, Staying Organized, Managing Feelings, Social Skills, and Relaxation to help students prepare for necessary next-level study skills.
6th - 8th Grade (Middle School): Led by Katherine Esquivel, LPC-A and Jack Wang, LPC-A
The challenges of Middle School are addressed through hands-on activities designed to develop skills for planning and organizing, note-taking, reading for complete comprehension, staying on track with multi-step processes, emotion regulation, and more.
9th - 12th Grade (High School): Led by Kristine Habibibi, LPC and Jack Wang, LPC-A
The advanced academic skills needed for success in high school and college are addressed through hands-on activities designed to improve skills for complete independence in planning and organizing, note-taking, reading for complete comprehension, staying on track with multi-step processes, emotion regulation, and more.
FAQ:
Who is FocusWeek for?
FocusWeek is for students in 1st - 12th grades who want to become more self-motivated, responsible students
Is FocusWeek only for children diagnosed with ADHD?
Our FocusWeek program helps all types of students, including those with ADHD.
How can FocusWeek help my child?
Currently, many students just go to school but are not skilled students. FocusWeek can help your child by providing tools for success at school and at home.
What do students learn during FocusWeek?
At FocusWeek, students learn to be responsible, organized, and proactive. They learn how to read for comprehension, take better notes, manage time, and study efficiently and effectively.
Is the cost for FocusWeek reimbursable by my insurance?
Insurance reimbursement depends on your policy and coverage. We are an out of network provider and do not process insurance. However, we can provide you with a superbill upon request if you would like to submit it to your insurance company.
THE SKILLED STUDENT INITIATIVE™
FocusWeek is part of a larger project created by Dr. Harrison called The Skilled Student Initiative. This groundbreaking program brings hands-on solutions to entire schools to address challenges associated with executive functioning. Due to a myriad of technological choices available, lack of overarching organizational skills, and differing communication styles, many students have become unprepared for what lies ahead in school and in life.
The Skilled Student Initiative incorporates teachers, parents, and students to help get everyone on the same page, streamline confusing options, and develop strong executive functioning skills.
