Based on her successful work across a range of schools, this book consists of 10 sessions that make up a programme to help students who are at risk of exclusion. Each session has detailed facilitator notes and accompanying worksheets on the CD-ROM. The young people learn how to think, communicate, behave and relate to each other and other people in more useful ways.
The book offers:
Everything in this book has been tried and tested with young people who are at risk within their school settings, and for most of them it has been a turning point in their lives.
CD table of contents
About the author
Acknowledgements
How to Use This Book
Points to Consider
Introducing the Toolkit: Establishing a Safe Group and Finding Out What the Issues are
Games, Hooks and Tactics: Common Communication Scenarios for Young People
'What Makes Me Tick?' The Differences Between People
Hitting the Targets: Setting Goals and Examining Meanings
Keeping It Real: Understanding Anger and Strategies to Help
Lights, Action, Drama! Understanding Unhelpful Roles and Identities
Fast Forward: Raising Aspirations and Creating a Future
Step over Here: Developing an Understanding of the Views of Others
Premier Skills: Skills for Successful Learners
Look at Me Now...bring it on! Reflection and Skills for the Future
Appendices
Bibliography, Further Reading, Websites and Training Courses