Climbing the Rock – a Program for Teens Exposed to Interpersonal Violence

This is a free program but registration deadline is Feb. 9

»        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 and mentoring opportunities.

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»        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

The program includes:

»        Role playing

»        Games & Videos

»        Talk time

»        Small group activities

»        Interesting guest speakers

»        Healing

»        One to one casework

»        Time spent with a mentor

»        Fun recreation activities

»        Healthy snacks

»        Working with families