Growing Social

Through evidence-based practices, Growing Social is a child development framework for sharing, practicing and utilizing meaningful social, emotional and behavioral competencies.

This groundwork serves as a steppingstone in developing essential social habits within the individual and family system.

Why Growing Social?

Growing Social was created to support young children ages 3 to 7 in developing foundational social, emotional, and behavioral skills. We focus on meeting each child where they are, whether they need help building social confidence, recognizing emotions, or learning how to manage their emotions. 

At the heart of our approach is play—which we believe is a child’s most natural and powerful form of communication. By combining playful, developmentally appropriate strategies with caregiver collaboration, we help build skills that carry over into everyday life, across home, school, and social settings. 

We believe in vital parental collaboration in order for tools and concepts to be utilized throughout the child’s different environments. Rather than telling parents and caregivers what they “should” do, we work alongside them—broadening perspectives and offering practical tools to strengthen connection and communication with their child.

Growing Social is brought to life by

Heather Tournas, LCSW, Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider

Heather Tournas