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Strong Kids Program
The Strong Kids curriculum is available at three different levels. Strong Start is available for children ages 3-5 and grades K-2. Strong Kids is available for grades 3-5 and 6-8. Strong Teens is available for teenagers in grade 9-12. These … Continue reading
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Qualities of an effective prevention program
In order for prevention efforts to be effective the programs need to be comprised of comprehensiveness, varied teaching methods, sufficient dosage, theory driven, positive relationships, be appropriately timed, socioculturally relevant, outcome evaluations and well trained staff.
Levels of prevention
At risk populations include children of anxious parents, victims of abuse, accidents, violence, disasters or other trauma as well as those who have feelings of lack of control, low self efficacy, coping strategies and social support (WHO, 2004, p. 42). Primary … Continue reading
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Teaching for happiness and resiliency
Dr. Ilona Boniwell discusses the importance for resiliency and happiness of students to be a main focus in education. It is stated that resilience increases when we have family and friends around us, we are aware of what we are … Continue reading
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How are resilience and anxiety relevant to teachers?
Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health concern among children, adolescents and adults. The average age of onset is 6 years old and half of all lifetime cases will begin before the age of 12. This means that anxiety will … Continue reading
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What is anxiety?
Anxiety is not the presence of fear. Fear occurs when there is real and immediate danger it is adaptive and necessary and helps us to perform and react appropriately. Anxiety is when there is a fear response in the absence … Continue reading
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Annotated Bibliography
BC Friends for Life (n.d.). In British Columbia: Ministry of Children and Family Development. Retrieved from http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/friends.htm British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) website which outlines the FRIENDS For Life programs (including … Continue reading
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