Our Mission
Every youth, whether they’re shy or outgoing, can find navigating new environments uncomfortable. Social Best’s creative role-play and group activities, informed by child development research, enable youth to learn practical, confidence-building social skills – from greeting adults and digital “etiquette” to respecting cultural differences. Social Best’s welcoming programs empower youth with invaluable life skills to grow their self-esteem and their ability to nurture positive relationships.
About
Social Best’s founder, Leen Al Zaibak, brings a powerful synthesis of personal and professional know-how to this empowering experience for youth. Leen’s humanitarian work — from refugee resettlement, education, women empowerment and civic engagement— serves as a powerful complement to her expertise for the Government of Ontario in the Office of International Relations and Protocol. This is in addition to her personal development she learned at the Institut Villa Pierrefeu, Switzerland’s renowned etiquette school. Leen’s ability to translate her social skills-building approach into fun, creative and age-appropriate activities is what makes Social Best such a success.
The Social Best Curriculum
Social Best’s curriculum, delivered in intimate groups of up to five children, ensures the optimum balance of personal attention and positive peer interactions. Here’s a sample of what youth will experience in the program.
For Youth of all Types
What type of youth would benefit from a Social Best program? Each youth is unique but all youth can benefit from confidence building to navigate social settings. Social Best is particularly helpful for…
- The quiet introvert who finds it hard to start a conversation or interact with others/in a social setting
- The shy person who is anxious in social gatherings
- The active extrovert youth who may not listen as well to others and finds it challenging to channel their energy into creating meaningful relationships
- The digital-preteen who is increasingly becoming dependent on technology for their social interaction and not aware of the consequences of that and of sharing information on the internet
- The socially aware youth that wants to strengthen their interpersonal skills of thoughtfulness, sportsmanship and more
Empathy Matters
Understanding different perspectives
- Putting others before yourself
- Thoughtfulness
- Sportsmanship
- The other perspective
- Volunteering
Social Best Digital
Making positive digital connections
- How to use technology while around others
- Texting and Email etiquette
- Social media and how to handle online bullying
- Brand Development, how to use technology in a positive way to complement your own personal development and future public identity
Personal Best
A youth-friendly guide to simple etiquette includes:
- How to introduce themselves and others
- How to maintain strong eye contact and shake hands
- What good posture entails
- Setting the table and using utensils properly
- How to conduct conversation at a dinner table
- How to be a great dinner guest
- How to write a Thank You card following an invitation/event
The Social Best Program consists of six classes with a duration of one hour per class at the Shangri-la Residences in downtown Toronto. Course investment is $500 excluding taxes.
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Contact
info@socialbest.com / 416-918-7935