All of us are in the same boat!

This program, taught by TA Wendy McSwain, teaches children how to recognize their own feelings, helps them acknowledge their typical reactions and behaviors when they are experiencing uncomfortable emotions, and guides them to cope in healthy and effective ways. An array of methods and practice opportunities are presented so that children will learn a variety of physically and emotionally healthy coping mechanisms. Each child will be able to personally choose which tactics works best for them that will carry throughout their adult lives. A personal assessment that is both age and developmentally appropriate to each student is given at the beginning of the program to help children become self-aware. The program ends with an assessment to ensure these discoveries were affective per child.