ABSTRACT
Discovering Who I Am is a practical group resource that has been specifically designed for use by clinicians and other professionals within health, education and social care. It supports the running of group sessions for children and adolescents with emotional, social and relationship issues who are learning to better understand and manage their behaviour and emotions.
The resource offers a planning and activity pack for group sessions, uniquely combining four core elements: mindfulness, self-esteem, identity and relaxation. The aim of the group sessions is to improve self-esteem, identity and emotional understanding through simple, experiential and accessible activities.
Key features include:
• a range of activities that can be used as part of a group programme or as stand-alone activities;
• 20 group session outlines which can be adapted for one-to-one sessions;
• photocopiable activity sheets;
• activities suitable for children and young people with a range of abilities;
• resources that are not overly dependent on language.
Packed with easy-to-use session plans and worksheets, this resource will be ideal for educational professionals, clinicians, counsellors and anyone working to support young people with emotional regulation, identity and self-esteem issues.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section Session 1|9 pages
Introduction
section Session 2|11 pages
My body – what do I look like?
section Session 3|7 pages
Colour
section Session 4|14 pages
Senses: sound, vibration and smell
section Session 5|7 pages
Food – what do I like?
section Session 6|9 pages
Food from around the world
section Session 7|8 pages
Clothes – what do I like?
section Session 8|7 pages
Clothes from around the world
section Session 9|9 pages
Everyday life – what do I like?
section Session 10|8 pages
Sport and exercise – what do I like? My teams and games
section Session 11|7 pages
Exercise – my body and relaxation
section Session 12|7 pages
My body – growing and changing
section Session 13|8 pages
Gender – my body and stereotypes
section Session 14|7 pages
Relationships and my family
section Session 15|5 pages
Nature
section Session 16|4 pages
Places
section Session 17|5 pages
Culture
section Session 18|5 pages
My future
section Session 19|8 pages
My perfect place – summary and evaluation session 1
section Session 20|8 pages
Preparing for the event – summary and evaluation session 2