GROUP GOALS
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To increase the child's ability to protect self.
- To assist the student in understanding reasons for behaviors.
- To assist the student in learning new conflict resolution skills.
- To aid the student in breaking the cycle of abuse in their own lives.
- To raise self-esteem.
- To aid the student in healing from the effects of any domestic abuse.
- To provide a positive and safe environment.
THINGS CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW
- Children need to know that the abuse isn’t their fault.
- Children need to know it is not safe to try to stop a grown-up from hurting another grown-up.
- Children need permission to protect themselves by finding a safe place when violence happens.
- Children need to be listened to and believed when they ask for help.
- Children need to know that talking about abuse and asking for help is one way to stop the cycle.
- Children need to keep telling if one adult does not believe them or is not able to help.
SOME OF THE TOPICS COVERED IN THE YOUTH CLASSES
- The Subconscious Mind and How It Affects Our Lives
- Recognizing Abusive Behaviors
- My Anger and Anger In The Family
- Mother/Son Relationship
- Father/Daughter Relationship
- Emotions
- Recognizing Reactive Lifestyles and Reasons for Our Behaviors
- Communications
- Healthy Family
- Healthy Relationships
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