The Skilled Student Initiative™ at The Conative Group: FocusWeek is an intensive, group approach created by Dr. Kimberly Harrison in 2013 which helps children and teenagers with executive functioning issues prepare for school. Often nicknamed "boot camp for back to school," FocusWeek is comprised of grade-level groups that meet for 2 hours each day for five consecutive days. Activities vary by age and grade.
Mini FocusWeek - Winter 2025
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5th to 8th Grade Boys and Girls
Join us for a one-day Mini FocusWeek Saturday workshop!
If you want to brush up on skills, this workshop is a perfect mid-term refresher for your child to work on improving their study and organizational skills and more!
*New and previous FocusWeek participants are welcome to join.
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
Kristine Habibi, LPC
5th - 8th Grade (Middle School): Led by Katherine Esquivel, LPC and Kristine Habibi, LPC
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.
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.
