The ‘FRIENDS for Life’ programme is a school-based positive mental health programme. The programme helps students to develop effective strategies to deal with worry, stress and change and teaches the skills required to reduce anxiety and promote resilience. It is beneficial for all students, irrespective of their anxiety level. It teaches children to develop and implement their own personal coping plans.
This year Ms Henderson and Ms.Carberry will be the facilitators. They are both accredited Friends for Life facilitators.
The word ‘FRIENDS for Life’ is an acronym that helps children to remember the coping steps to follow:
F - Feelings
R - Relax and feel good
I - I can do it!
E - Explore solutions and coping step plans
N - Now reward yourself
D – Don’t forget to practice
S - Stay cool!
From time to time the children will have an ‘at home’ activity to complete. Please take the time to do this at home with your child because the more exposure they get to the programme both at home and in school the greater its impact will be.
If you have any questions regarding the Friends for Life Programme please don’t hesitate to contact the school.