Description
RISE is a comprehensive six-week social skills enrichment program thoughtfully designed for students who experience social anxiety, communication difficulties, or challenges in building and maintaining peer relationships. It combines the power of mindfulness, emotional learning, and social skills development to help children and teens rise into socially confident, emotionally aware individuals.
Each participant is supported through small group sessions led by qualified professionals, using evidence-based strategies and practical activities tailored to real-life situations that children and adolescents commonly face.
Who is this for
This program is ideal for students aged 9 to 16 who:
- Struggle with social anxiety or shyness
- Find it difficult to communicate or maintain conversations
- Have trouble reading social cues or responding appropriately in group settings
- Need guided support in building meaningful friendships and emotional awareness
Two age groups:
- Group 1: Ages 13 to 16 – Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 AM to 1 PM
- Group 2: Ages 9 to 12 – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 AM to 1 PM
Program Modules
- Mindfulness Curriculum
Taught by Massrat Shaikh, Educational Psychologist and Founder of Kawakib Solutions
Massrat is an internationally recognized educational psychologist with extensive experience supporting children with learning and behavioral difficulties. She specializes in psychoeducational evaluations, social-emotional learning, and school-based interventions. She brings over a decade of field experience in Oman and the Middle East. Massrat is also a mindfulness educator and in this program will be teaching mindfulness curriculum focused on:
- Emotions and self-awareness
- Gratitude and personal reflection
- Building attention and reducing anxiety
- Speaking and relating with kindness
- Awareness of communication & relationships
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Also led by Massrat Shaikh, this module is based on the SSIS CoLab Tier 1 foundational curriculum and focuses on:
- Communication skills
- Stress management
- Confidence & Self esteem
- Relationship building and conflict resolution
- Responsible decision making
- Social Skills Curriculum
Taught by Fatema Mawji, UK-trained Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Fatema brings over 10 years of experience in supporting social communication needs in the UK, UAE, and Oman. Her interactive and practical approach ensures that students:
- Improve conversational flow
- Understand social rules and boundaries
- Navigate peer interactions and group dynamics
- Manage social setbacks and develop resilience
- Build confidence in real-life social situations
Additional Features
- Small group environment with a maximum of 7 students per group to ensure individual attention
- Certificate of completion provided at the end of the program
- Parent wrap-up session in the final week to share progress insights and home strategies
Program Fee
The total fee for the full six-week enrichment program is 240 Omani Riyals. This includes all materials and individualized support during the sessions.
Enrollment Process
To ensure the program meets your child’s needs, enrollment includes a brief interview with parents. This helps us understand your child’s history, communication style, and social challenges so we can personalize their experience and support.
Spaces are limited. Early registration is highly recommended.
To enroll, please send us an enquiry.
We look forward to welcoming your child into a summer of confidence, connection, and calm at Al Ahlam Training and Higher Education Office in Qurum – Muscat, Oman, from Monday 7 July to Thursday 14 August 2025.
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