Helping Children & Youth Thrive
Emotionally, Socially and Creatively

At LAHC, we provide evidence-based programs in social-emotional development and interpersonal skills that empower youth ages 5–17 to build confidence, resilience, and self-management. Through hands-on activities, creative expression, and trauma-informed practices, participants strengthen coping strategies, social competencies, and emotional well-being—preparing them to thrive at school, home, and in the community.

Over 92% of participants show measurable improvements in emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies—demonstrating the impact of our results-driven programs.

Program Offerings

Thrive & Bloom SEL Series

An interactive social-emotional learning program for school-aged youth. Students gain skills to:

Manage emotions and develop coping strategies
Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making
Build positive peer relationships

Expressive Arts & Therapeutic Gardening

Combining hands-on gardening, creative arts, and self-care, this program supports mindfulness and emotional growth. Students explore:

Creative self-expression through art and nature
Teamwork and positive social interactions
Stress management and trauma-informed coping strategies

Friendship Foundations – Social Skills

An evidence-based program helping youth develop essential social competencies through interactive activities. Participants practice:

Effective communication and empathy
Conflict resolution and teamwork
Emotional regulation and coping strategies

Parent Training & Behavior Support

Hands-on workshops for caregivers reinforce positive behaviors and coping strategies at home. Topics include: emotional regulation, resilience, social skills, communication, problem-solving, media and mental health, self-care, understanding your child or teen, and crucial conversations.

Workshops are offered on-site or virtually and tailored to each family’s needs.

Nurture & Play Facilitated Parent Play Groups

For caregivers with early learners ages 2–5 years

An 8-part therapeutic play series that helps caregivers use play to build skills, strengthen emotional connections, and support developmental growth. Rooted in applied behavior principles and delivered through a coaching model, caregivers gain practical strategies to embed learning into daily routines through both structured and naturalistic play.

Program Objectives:

Support understanding of play’s role in skill development
Teach strategies for communication, functional play, and social-emotional regulation
Enhance caregiver capacity to create learning opportunities in daily life
Promote caregiver self-awareness, self-care, and emotional regulation

Impact

Our programs support youth who face challenges with social interactions, anxiety, and understanding or responding to social cues. Participants gain measurable improvements in emotional regulation, social skills, coping strategies, and resilience, preparing them to navigate challenges confidently.

Testimonials

"My child has become more confident, communicates better, and now approaches challenges with a positive attitude. The SEL activities at LAHC truly make a difference!"

"The creative arts and gardening sessions are so engaging—my child enjoys learning about nature, expressing creativity, and practicing mindfulness all at once!"

"I’ve seen students grow in confidence, manage their emotions more effectively, and collaborate with peers in ways they hadn’t before. Thrive & Bloom brings social-emotional learning to life through engaging activities that truly make a difference in the classroom."

Program Details

Groups meet 1–2 times per week
Duration ranges from 8–12 weeks, depending on group needs
Designed for classroom, small-group, or community settings

Get Involved / Contact Us

Interested in bringing our programs to your school or community site? Reach out today!

Program Director: Marci Mahfouz
📞 313-254-2660
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.lahc.org