Description
Young people today encounter specific challenges and stresses in both educational and social contexts. This resource pack helps participants to:
- Understand the importance of mental health and wellbeing
- Recognise the stresses that they, and other people, face
- Develop effective managing strategies
The authors have designed a flexible programme that encourages young people and adults to respond positively to difficult situations they encounter, focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on set-backs. Topics taught in the 15 sessions include:
- Challenging stereotypes
- Multiple intelligences
- Self-esteem
- Positive communication
- Focusing on strong emotions
- Stress and coping strategies
- Making good decisions
Table of Contents
EAL Supporting Materials, Introduction, References, Session 1 – Introduction, Session 2 – Challenging Stereotypes, Session 3 – Multiple Intelligence: More Than One Way To Act Clever, Session 4 – Self-esteem, Session 5 – Positive Communication, Session 6 – Friendships, Session 7 – Focus on Strong Emotions: Anger, Session 8 – Focus on Strong Emotions: Fear, Session 9 – Focus on Strong Emotions: Jealousy, Session 10 – Focus on Strong Emotions: Love, Session 11 – Stress and Coping Strategies, Session 12 – Making Good Decisions, Session 13 – Self-harm, Session 14 – Loss and Endings, Session 15 – Challenges and Evaluation
