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GROUP
GOALS
- To
increase
the
child's
ability to protect self.
- To assist the student in understanding reasons
for behaviors.
- To assist the student in learning new conflict
resolution skills.
- To aid the student in breaking the cycle of abuse
in their own lives.
- To raise self-esteem.
- To aid the student in healing from the effects
of any domestic abuse.
- To provide a positive and safe environment.
THINGS CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW:
- Children need to know that the abuse isn't their
fault.
- Children need to know it is not safe to try to
stop a grown-up from hurting another grown-up.
- Children need permission to protect themselves
by finding a safe place when violence happens.
- Children need to be listened to and believed when
they ask for help.
- Children need to know that talking about abuse
and asking for help is one way to stop the cycle.
- Children need to keep telling if one adult does
not believe them or is not able to help.
SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN THE YOUTH CLASSES
ARE:
- The Subconscious
Mind and How It Affects Our Lives
- Recognizing Abusive Behaviors
- My Anger and Anger In The Family
- Mother/Son Relationship
- Father/Daughter Relationship
- Emotions
- Recognizing Reactive Lifestyles and Reasons for
Our Behaviors
- Communications
- Healthy Family
- Healthy Relationships
Teen Program partially funded by
the Salina Area United
Way.
"Building a Stronger, Healthier, More Caring Community"
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