Emotional Curriculum for Early Teens

A flexible and comprehensive approach to promoting the emotional literacy and well-being of young adults.

Focusing on many of the challenges encountered by today's young people in both a social and educational context, this programme fulfills many of the objectives identified in the SEAL initiative. It provides user-friendly and engaging activities that will motivate staff and students alike. The sessions are broken down into short, achievable tasks which incorporate varied learning styles, including:

• Involving discussions
• Thought storming
• Short activities
• Problem cards and problem scenarios
• Questions for discussion
• Closing evaluations/plenary.

Contains 37 sessions focusing on key skills including:
• Self-awareness,
• Managing feelings
• Decision-making
• Managing stress
• Conflict resolution
• Personal responsibility
• Self-concept
• Empathy
• Communication
• Group dynamics.

An accompanying CD Rom includes all evaluation and activity resources.

This is a vibrant, relevant and user-friendly resource which is ideal for ensuring the social and emotional well-being of very student.

Age: 11-14

Contents

• SEAL Supporting Materials
• Introduction and Background
• A Structure of the Programme
• The Structure of the Sessions
• References
• Session 1 - Introductory Session
• Session 2 - Feeling Sad
• Session 3 - Feeling Angry
• Session 4 - Feeling Afraid
• Session 5 - Feeling Happy
• Session 6 - Feeling Surprised
• Session 7 - Feeling Loved
• Session 8 - Feeling Shocked
• Session 9 - Feeling Bored
• Session 10 - Feeling Jealous
• Session 11 - Feeling Ashamed
• Session 12 - Feeling Lonely
• Session 13 - Feeling Greedy
• Session 14 - Feeling Nervous
• Session 15 - Feeling Disappointed
• Session 16 - Feeling Rejected
• Session 17 - Feeling Shy
• Session 18 - Feeling Arrogant
• Session 19 - Feeling Generous
• Session 20 - Feeling Selfish
• Session 21 - Feeling Intimidated
• Session 22 - Feeling Accepted
• Session 23 - Feeling Positive
• Session 24 - Feeling Stressed
• Session 25 - Feeling Assertive
• Session 26 - Feeling in Control
• Session 27 - Feeling in Conflict
• Session 28 - Feeling Co-operative
• Session 29 - Feeling Empathic
• Session 30 - Feeling Reflective
• Session 31 - Feeling Friendly
• Session 32 - Feeling Moody
• Session 33 - Feeling Bereaved
• Session 34 - Feeling Motivated
• Session 35 - Feeling Different
• Session 36 - Feeling Defeated
• Session 37 - Feeling Special
• Certificate