Amare Academy's therapeutic curriculum for 11-16 year olds is focused on building self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. We include activities that promote healthy coping strategies, social skills, and positive self-talk. Additionally, Amare Academy incorporates mindfulness techniques, creative expression, and opportunities for personal reflection and goal setting. It is important to tailor the curriculum to the specific needs and backgrounds of the participants and to ensure that it provides a safe and supportive environment for learning and growth.
 

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1. Introduction to self-awareness and self-reflection:
- Understanding emotions and how they affect behaviour

- Identifying personal strengths and challenges
- Practice identifying thoughts and feelings in different situations

2. Developing emotional regulation skills:
- Identifying triggers and coping strategies
- Learning mindfulness techniques
- Developing relaxation and stress reduction skills

3. Building resilience and positive self-talk:
- Identifying and challenging negative self-talk
- Building a growth mindset
- Learning to reframe thoughts and focus on positive aspects of life

4. Social skills development:
- Understanding communication styles
- Building empathy and active listening skills
- Practice social problem-solving and conflict resolution

5. Creative expression:
- Incorporating art, music, and writing as therapeutic tools
- Using creative expression to explore emotions and practice self-reflection