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The Curriculum
Through one of our award winning curricula, Rainbow Days' CBSG® Program for Families: for Children and Youth Developmental Ages 4-12 and 10-15 children meet in small groups with a trained facilitator in a child-appropriate and confidential setting. All support group sessions include an opening activity, a guided discussion, one or more “skills practice” activities, reflection and a closing activity.
Session topics include Feelings, Handling Anger, Chemical Dependency, Dreams & Goal Setting, Making Healthy Choices, Friends and Resisting Peer Pressure.
In A RAINBOW DAYS SUPPORT GROUP Children will learn how to:
- Listen and communicate effectively
- Manage emotions - especially anger
- Practice self-control/self management
- Be part of a team and practice teamwork
- Deal more effectively with change
- Choose friends wisely
- Make healthy choices and decisions
- Refuse negative peer pressure
Major Messages
Through the support groups children learn Rainbow Days’ Major Messages. These messages help them become more autonomous, socially competent, interdependent, able to solve problems and hopeful about the future.
I AM likeable, capable, unique and valued.
I CAN treat others like I want to be treated.
I HAVE strengths, capabilities and people who care about me.
I WILL make healthy choices and be alcohol, tobacco and drug free.
I BELIEVE I have a purpose.
Program for Parents
Parent Connection “life-skills support group” sessions are held at the same times and locations as the sessions for children and youth. Parents and other adult family members learn how to reinforce what their children and youth are learning in their sessions. Sessions promote family communication and bonding.
For questions about Rainbow Days CBSG® Program for Families please call 214-887-0726
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) provides funds for a portion of the activities described on this site. This does not imply their endorsement or concurrence with statements or conclusions contained herein
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