Description
Book SynopsisThis book offers practitioners working with 11 to 14 year olds a highly practical education resource for running personal well-being lessons, backed up by scientific research from the field of positive psychology.
The book is divided into six subject headings, with six lessons offered per subject area. This will allow you to run a programme with between 6 to 36 lessons. The six core concepts within positive psychology for youngpeople are: Positive Self, Positive Body, Positive Emotions, Positive Mindsets, Positive Direction and Positive Relationships. The authorsensure that the lessons are easy to understand, to lead and to manage by ensuring each lesson contains:
- A suggested 60 minute outline lesson plan
- The main body or the 'how-to' of running the lesson
- Suggested homework where appropriate
- Academic references and resources
This is a must-have resource for PSHE teachers, SEAL co-ordinators, educational psychologists and youth and
Table of ContentsPart I Positive SelfHappy Talk
Me, Inc.
My Strengths Portfolio
Confident You
My Best Possible Self
The Strengths Songbook
Part II Positive Body
Image Matters
Supersize Me!
The Nutrition Quiz
Mindfulness for Life
Go to Bed, Sleepyhead!
The Power of Exercise
Surprising, Spontaneous Savouring!
Mental Time Travelling
Part III Positive Emotions
Understanding Emotions
The Negativity Bias
Boost your Positive Emotions!
Just for Fun
Surprising, Spontaenous Savouring!
Mental Time Travelling
Part IV Positive Mindset
Fixed or Flexible?
Hope
Creative Problem Solving
Money, Money, Money
The Tyranny of Choice
Think Yourself Happier
Part V Positive Direction
Egg Yourself On
Nail, Nag, Nudge
The Flow Zone Lesson
Big Hairy Goals
Five Little Pigs
The Balancing Act
Part VI Positive Relationships
Tonic or Toxic?
Forgiveness
Listening and Empathy
Sweet Trading
Kindness and Gratitude
Happiness across Cultures
