This Program provides preventative skills and education in self-understanding and the regulation of emotions for youth between the ages of 12-14.

This is a pro-active program which educates youth on skills needed to regulate their emotions with the goal to improve their relationships within the school, home, and community settings.

This Program is an 8 week program, offered once a week for approximately 1.5 hours.

WHAT IS THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THIS PROGRAM?

Youth referred to this Program must meet the following criteria:

• Youth aged 12-14
• Live within the municipality of Hamilton
• Able to work in a group setting

Session Topics:

• Introduction to the SURE Plan & Thoughts
• Feelings
• Triggering Event & Actions
• Cycle of Dysregulation
• Approach Styles
• Interpersonal Problem-Solving
• Emotion-Regulation Strategies & SURE Flow Chart
• Personalized Self-Regulation Plan and Graduation

WHY IS IT BENEFICAL?

• To help develop pro-social behaviours and more positive social skills
• Develop strategies to better express emotions effectively
• Learn to communicate assertively, in home, school, and out in the community
• Be able to identify thoughts and emotions and learn to efficiently regulate them

For more information please contact:

Telephone: (905) 544-7778 ext. 3052

Email: sure@banyancs.org