This is a set of activities to improve emotional resilience and support the mental health of young people between 11 and 24. This programme is intended to be preventative. It is not intended as a treatment for any mental health condition, although people who are managing a mental health condition may, like anyone else, benefit from learning about ways to support their wellbeing.
The content of the programme was devised after a review of research into psychological and mental health resilience and was informed by a series of consultation events with young people.
The activities were devised in a series of workshops with 18 young people and 7 youth practitioners from Lambeth in South London who co-produced the learning resources. The ethnicity of this group was diverse but mainly Black British young people from African, Afro-Caribbean or Dual Heritage backgrounds.
You can download the whole pack or individual activities by clicking on the titles. The Cover pages contain a brief background and the Contents page provides an overall guide.
00 Stronger Minds Complete Pack
MOTIVATION
A great deal of research has been done on motivation. People who are motivated are more resilient than people who are not. People who are motivated in one area of their lives are likely to be more motivated generally. Motivation can originate internally or externally, but if it is derived from a commitment to a genuine concern or interest, it has also been linked to a healthier and more fulfilling life. People who have suffered a severe trauma can find relief in distraction or in the worst of circumstances, a reason to keep going if they have a motivation.
06 Kigoma Questions for Ikigai
07 Planning for a Positive Future Activity Plan
08 Planning for a Positive Future
09 Planning for a Positive Future Planning Sheet
10 Snakes and Ladders Activity Plan
12 Snakes and Ladders Risk Assessment T
13 Snakes and Ladders Quesitons
14 Faith, Religion and Spirituality Chapter Cover
15 Listening Exercise Activity Plan
16 Listening Exercise Information Sheet
19 Gratitude and Wellbeing Fact Sheet
20 Managing Emotions Chapter Cover
21 Problem Solving Activity Plan
23 – 26 Problem Solving Managing Emotions Top Tips
28 – 29 Quiz – What’s the Story
31 Rainbows of Emotions Activity Plan
33 Image Captions Activity Plan
34 Image Captions Printed Images
37 Curate Yourself Activity Plan
40 Relationship Qualities Activity Plan
41 Relationship Qualities Words
42 Relationship Qualities Circles of Familiarity
43 Relationship Warning Signs Activity Plan
44 Relationship Warning Signs Cards
46 Things About My Relationship
47 Physical Health Chapter Cover