Climbing the Rock – A Program for Teens to Learn About Violence

Assist teens in understanding aggression, abuse and violence.
Support teens to develop healthy, positive social skills.
Develop healthier beliefs about themselves and others.
Provide access to counseling services as well as access to recreational opportunities.
Provide tools for coping more effectively with anger.
Raise public awareness on the negative impact of violence on teens.
Outreach to communities to support families in need of this service.

The program uses a variety of weekly activities that are designed to improve self-esteem, help young people make positive life choices, avoid unhealthy situations, and reduce personal and environmental risk factors that may lead to further exposure to violence.
Weekly Schedule:
Week 1 – Introductions
Week 2 – Violence in Media & at Home
Week 3 – Abuse and Self-Esteem
Week 4 – Avoiding Unhealthy Situations
Week 5 – Gang Awareness & saying NO
Week 6 – Coping with Aggression
Week 7 – Communication Skills
Week 8 – Interpersonal Problem Solving

April – June, 2011
Role playing
Games & Videos
Talk time
Small group activities
Interesting guest speakers
Healing
Fun recreation activities
Healthy snacks
Working with families
Register by calling:
Diana Bird
(306) 922-3202
1-877-922-3202
Facilitator: Steven Humble