These programs are designed:
 | For children 6 to 12 years old. |
| To teach appropriate strategies for positive
mental health. |
| For use in schools, after-school programs,
libraries, museums, and other children's service agencies and programs. |
Program Details:
| Each program is approximately 30-40 minutes
in length and is designed for no more than 30 children in a classroom. |
| MHA/NC staff request that a school
representative or if being held outside the school that a staff member
be present during the presentation. |
| MHA/NC staff and volunteers are available to
present this information or to assist with planning programs. |
Children's Educational Programs
| "Growing Positive Emotions!"
Introduces children to emotions and the acceptable expression of emotions.
Targets appropriate coping techniques, specifically for anger and
frustration. |
| "It's Okay to be Different".
Assists children in recognizing that people are different. Targets
the elimination of stereotypes and labels. |
| "Let's be friends" Teaches
appropriate communication and social skills in order to make and keep
friends. Targets acceptance of others and importance of compromise. |
| "Know Me as Me" Encourages children
to be comfortable with who they are and what they look like .
Targets early prevention of eating disorders through self-acceptance and
health habits. |
| "We Can Work This Out" Introduces
non-aggressive interactions styles and communication skills to resolve
problems. Targets appropriate methods for dealing with conflict. |
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Mental Health Association & Helpline in Randolph, Inc.
community five educational and awareness programs for children.
