Janine Koeries, Brian Marris, Tina Rae
This 14-session programme was initially developed for junior age children who had been permanently excluded. It has been adapted to assist young people who are disaffected and difficult, and could be at risk of exclusion.
The format is built around Circle Time activities and solution focused thinking. The theme of each session is a problem postcard from a young person highlighting a problem that will have a relevance to the participants. The participants then try to act as agony aunts to solve the problem, focussing their thinking on how to make things better, proving to them that they do possess the knowledge and the skills and can choose these behaviours.
The resource includes comprehensive facilitator instructions, warm ups, activities, Circle Time questions and worksheets.
The programme can be delivered to groups or whole classes and will:
• improve self-esteem
• develop your Social, Emotional and Behavioural Skills (SEBS) programme.
Introductory Session
Session 1: Getting Positive - One-to-one Interview
Session 2: Feeling Angry and Sad
Session 3: Feeling Stressed
Session 4: Caring and Sharing
Session 5: Getting Motivated
Session 6: Feeling Frightened
Session 7: Managing Anger
Session 8: In Control
Session 9: Dealing with Aggression
Session 10: Respect and Empathy
Session 11: Coping with Change
Session 12: Mediation Skills
Session 13: Looking Forward
Session 14: Final Session