Emotions

LOW COST SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LESSONS

2024-10-30T20:19:30+00:00

Due to the high demand for our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) services and our commitment to making them widely accessible, we’re excited to expand our availability by offering additional low-fee, in-office SEL sessions. We are pleased to expand our low-fee Social Emotional Learning (SEL) sessions with Jenaya Vasquez, B.A., under the supervision of our Director [...]

LOW COST SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LESSONS2024-10-30T20:19:30+00:00

Psychotherapy or Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (SEL) ? Which is the best choice for my child?

2025-03-03T21:29:50+00:00

We often get phone calls and questions from parents, many of whom are calling to find a therapist for their child. In many cases, after speaking with the family and learning about their child’s challenges, I personally recommend Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum instead. Why? For many reasons- one of which is that Social Emotional [...]

Psychotherapy or Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (SEL) ? Which is the best choice for my child?2025-03-03T21:29:50+00:00

Benefits of Teletherapy

2025-03-03T21:27:05+00:00

At San Diego Kids First we strive to make all of our services accessible, convenient, and personalized to fit your family's specific needs. That’s why we have dedicated our resources to expand beyond our in-person appointments to offer online virtual sessions, also known as Teletherapy or Telehealth. Each teletherapy service is curated by our experts [...]

Benefits of Teletherapy2025-03-03T21:27:05+00:00

Targeted ADHD evaluations

2023-02-28T18:32:20+00:00

At San Diego Kids First, we recognize the value of a tailored comprehensive assessment that fits the unique needs of your child/ teen. We seek to answer each referred client's developmental concerns by providing detailed and impactful recommendations for your family. Throughout this process, we are mindful of the time-sensitive nature of an assessment and [...]

Targeted ADHD evaluations2023-02-28T18:32:20+00:00

Social Emotional Learning

2022-07-27T21:54:22+00:00

Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. "People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially." “As a new member to the San Diego Kids First team, I am [...]

Social Emotional Learning2022-07-27T21:54:22+00:00

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet

2025-08-04T14:33:26+00:00

As a parent, as well as a professional who works with children, adolescents, and their families, I’d like to acknowledge how long, winding and strange the pandemic road has been for all of us! Nearly all of our normal structures and routines have been abolished or transformed into something different—and often, not for the better. [...]

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet2025-08-04T14:33:26+00:00
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