“Find your strengths, find your confidence” is a 3 session self-confidence training for teenagers aged 13 – 16. Teenage years are a time of rapid cognitive development. Teenagers might experience this time as confusing and react in different ways. This approach is supposed to have a therapeutic impact on the teenagers. That means it should have a healing effect and cause the teenagers to feel happier, more relaxed and healthier. In the following I will first describe why I chose a group setting and explain why it is necessary to have communication skills for these sessions. Second, I will give research based evidence for each session chronologically. Then I will explain how to improve the proposal and conclude with why I think it would have been accepted.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Group Setting and Communication Skills
- Session 1: "Something about me"
- Session 2: "My 3 Wins" and the DISC-Test
- Session 3: Social Media and its Impact
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This proposal outlines a 3-session self-confidence training program for teenagers aged 13-16, designed to help them recognize their strengths, build positive self-image, and navigate the challenges of adolescence. The program aims to have a therapeutic impact, promoting happiness, relaxation, and overall well-being.
- Building self-confidence and self-esteem
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Identifying and developing personal strengths
- Navigating social media and its potential risks
- Creating a supportive and inclusive group environment
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Group Setting and Communication Skills
This section highlights the benefits of a group setting for promoting personal growth and discusses the importance of effective communication skills for the facilitator. It emphasizes the need for clear, engaging communication that resonates with teenagers and creates a safe and supportive environment.
Session 1: "Something about me"
The first session focuses on the exercise "Something about me," which encourages teenagers to recognize their positive traits and accomplishments. This exercise aims to build self-awareness and challenge negative self-perceptions. The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal are also explored, emphasizing its potential to improve emotional well-being and personal relationships.
Session 2: "My 3 Wins" and the DISC-Test
Session 2 focuses on identifying and developing strengths, including the exercise "My 3 Wins." It introduces the DISC-Test, a personality assessment tool designed to understand behavioral styles, and discusses its potential application for teenagers, highlighting its potential benefits for self-understanding and personal growth.
Session 3: Social Media and its Impact
The final session tackles the topic of social media, discussing both its advantages and potential risks for teenagers. It emphasizes the importance of awareness regarding cyberbullying, sexting, and the negative effects of excessive social media use on self-esteem and well-being.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts in this proposal include self-confidence, self-esteem, teenage development, communication skills, group dynamics, strengths-based approach, social media, cyberbullying, emotional well-being, and therapeutic intervention.
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- Katharina Swoboda (Author), 2020, Self-Confidence Training for Teenagers, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1307981
