A Program for Adolescent Girls

Change is inevitable. Growth, however, must be nurtured.

All young people experience various degrees of difficulty during the stages of maturity. However, adolescent girls encounter unique challenges which, if left unresolved, may affect their potential for future success.

The Self Esteem Enhancement Developement program (SEED) is a group designed exclusively for girls 12 to 15 years of age.

Goal
Our goal is to bring girls together in a stimulating group atmosphere where participants can discover their strengths and abilities, while learning positive personal and social skills in an encouraging environment.

Fees
There is no cost for girls to participate in the SEED program.

Sessions
Sessions will occur on a weekly basis at C.O.S.P. over the course of a 6 to 8 week period and will incorporate videos, guest speakers, and stimulating interactive activities.

The following topics will be addressed:

• Self-esteem & Self-acceptance
• Peer Pressure
• Decision making skills and conflict resolution techniques
• Body image & health issues
• Healthy relationships
• Anger management
• Setting education and employment goals

By offering positive and helpful information about issues that are important, and increasing awareness of local community resources, individuals who complete the SEED program will be better prepared to respond to the changes in their lives.

For more information, contact cosp

A Program for Adolescent Boys

Life Skills | Dealing With Anger | Conflict Resolution | Recreation

What is Youthreach
Youthreach is a crime prevention initiative that offers programming to youth aged 12 to 17. These youth may be experiencing difficulty at home or school and may be displaying anti-social behavior, such as petty acts of vandalism and theft. Youths may also be socializing with a negative peer group, experimenting with alcohol and drugs. Sessions run on a weekly basis at cosp over the course of a 6 to 8 week period.

Referrals
Referrals come from parents, schools, police officers, counsellors, social workers and probation.

Goals
Youthreach is aimed at enhancing the lives of youths. Our goals include: structured leisure time, supportive environment for youths, supportive emotional and social needs.

Fees
There are no costs for youths to participate in the Youthreach program.

Support Services for Youths
Each client in Youthreach will be provided with support from agency staff and volunteers. Efforts will be made to assist the youth in enhancing personal strengths towards the goal of independent functioning within regular peer groups and activities.

Youthreach helps to prevent youths' involvement in the criminal justice system.

Life skills development sessions
The purpose of the Life Skills Development sessions is to assist youth in developing the ability to make positive choices in various life areas. Volunteers will provide services for young persons who typically only receive such service after they have been placed in the criminal justice system. It is our intent to prevent such involvement by assisting young people to develop necessary skills which they may require to make positive, informed choices.

Sessions include:

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Goal Setting
• Teamwork
• Respect For Self & Others
• Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving
• Healthy Relationships
• Dealing With Anger
• Alcohol and Drugs
• Peer Pressure
• Recreation: Sports, games, recreational outings.

"You Are Who You Choose To Be"


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