Cloghroe NS Friends Programmes
'Friends' are programmes that develop social-emotional competence. The programmes, developed by child psychologist Dr Paula Barrett, (www.friendsresilience.org) are based on the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The programmes are endorsed by the World Health Organisation and supported by the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) in Ireland. https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Services/National-Educational-Psychological-Service-NEPS-/FRIENDS-Programmes.pdf
To read NEPS research on the use of The Friends Programmes in Irish schools see: https://www.nbss.ie/sites/default/files/friends_report_final_lr_0.pdf
Members of our teaching staff in Cloghroe NS have been trained as facilitators in the Friends Programmes. These programmes are educational and preventative and are not being used therapeutically in schools. The programmes are delivered at 1st class (Fun Friends) and 5th class level (Friends for Life).
‘Fun Friends’: 1st Class
FRIENDS is an acronym for the skills taught throughout the programme:
Feelings.
Remember to Relax. Have quiet time.
I can do it! I can try (Inner helpful thoughts)
Explore Solutions and Coping Step Plans.
Now reward yourself! You’ve done your best!
Don’t forget to practice.
Smile! Stay calm, Stay Strong and talk to your support networks!
For further information, please follow the link below:
To read NEPS research on the use of The Friends Programmes in Irish schools see: https://www.nbss.ie/sites/default/files/friends_report_final_lr_0.pdf
Members of our teaching staff in Cloghroe NS have been trained as facilitators in the Friends Programmes. These programmes are educational and preventative and are not being used therapeutically in schools. The programmes are delivered at 1st class (Fun Friends) and 5th class level (Friends for Life).
‘Fun Friends’: 1st Class
- 10 sessions (1 hour weekly)
- small group (class halved between class teacher and support teacher)
- Each week the activities are practiced at home...to generalise the skills
- An app is available to download as an additional resource at home: Friends Program Game App
FRIENDS is an acronym for the skills taught throughout the programme:
Feelings.
Remember to Relax. Have quiet time.
I can do it! I can try (Inner helpful thoughts)
Explore Solutions and Coping Step Plans.
Now reward yourself! You’ve done your best!
Don’t forget to practice.
Smile! Stay calm, Stay Strong and talk to your support networks!
For further information, please follow the link below:
| friends_programme.pdf |