Session | Objectives |
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Session 1: Welcome to Young SMILES | Understand the aim of the group and introduce key themes, e.g. the fictitious family |
Session 2: All about me | Understand a sense of self and identify personal strengths and qualities |
Session 3: What happens in my family? | Understand mental illness and the impact it can have on a young person’s family |
Session 4: Things we worry about | Identify the sources of feelings and understand healthy and unhealthy responses to them |
Session 5: Our world | Identify key sources of stress and the building blocks needed for a foundation of feeling good |
Session 6: Where do I go when I need help? | Identify support networks and learn how to access help from professionals |
Session 7: Enjoying being me | Understand personal strengths and aspirations; recognise which aspirations they can shape |
Session 8: Moving on together | Celebrate progress, consolidate relationships and plan for the future |