Group Classes are at the core of Open the Lid’s community. Like going to the community center, YMCA, mosque, temple, or church, you’ll meet teenagers and adults of all ages from different places, with diverse identities. Our community is a place where everyone learns from each other. 

We celebrate holidays big and small, do activities, play games, and talk about what is important in our lives. We laugh, build friendships, offer support, share strategies, and end our week with a virtual dance party on Fridays. 

Individual Classes are tailored to what you need. From organizational skills to relationship tips, sensory support to help with paperwork, we can work together to accomplish your dreams and goals. Students have worked with our teachers to start a YouTube channel, learned about graphic design, discovered new kinds of music, and applied to jobs. Our highly skilled teachers meet you where you are at and help you move toward where you want to be.

Workbooks spanning over 18 different lessons cover practical topics ranging from goal setting, public identity, and support to self-regulation, personal care, and social empowerment. Each lesson builds on the last and provides specific tools and systems for addressing these areas in your life. Use what is helpful, let go of the rest. 

Videos complement each lesson by highlighting key topics and detailing the techniques that the lessons layout. Great for auditory learners or to watch before or after as an introduction/review. 

Both workbooks and videos are included with your purchase of group or individual classes!