Friends for Life is a wellbeing and resilience programme developed in response to research indicating the growing need to tackle the increasing prevalence of anxiety and worry in children and young people today.
It is based on developing resilience at a young age, which aims to prevent future wellness issues.
Two of our teachers have been trained to facilitate this programme in classes.
The word Friends is an acronym that helps children to remember the coping steps to follow:
F = Feeling worried?
R= Relax and feel good
I = I can do it!
E = Explore solutions and coping steps plan
N = Now reward yourself!
D = Don't forget to practice
S = Stay cool!
The ten session programme compliments the SPHE curriculum. It helps children aged 8 - 12 years to develop resilience by teaching effective strategies to cope with normal everyday challenges, including worry, stress, change and anxiety.
More information on the programme can be found on www.friendsresilience.org
