A FACILITATOR'S GUIDE FOR "SELF-ESTEEM"

Part II (40 minutes)

Topic

CREATING A CYCLE OF SUCCESS
Purpose

To promote awareness of the effects of family communication on children's self-esteem and family relationships.

To explore and practise communication skills that enhance self-esteem.

Materials Overhead #6; Handout #3; pens and paper for participants; flip chart and marker
Activity Talk positively to your child.
Duration 15-20 minutes

Directions:

  • Print the following situations on the flip chart.

  • Ask participants to form small groups to discuss positive responses to the situations.

Examples (you may prefer to make up your own):

  • Your child helps you clean and organize the closet.

  • Your child cleans his room.

  • Your child does the dishes but breaks one.

  • Your child fails a test.

  • Your child forgets her lunch (for the third time in 2 weeks) and calls you at home/work to bring it to her.


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