Life Skills for Teenagers with Disabilities: Guide for parents/carers

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This is a practical guide for parents and caregivers of teenagers with disabilities, focusing on developing life skills to prepare them for adulthood. The guide covers: Transitioning from childhood to more teenage-appropriate routines, promoting independence in personal care like bathing, eating, and sleep habits. It…


"Strengthening Families Program: Handouts & Worksheets" is a comprehensive resource that supports the Strengthening Families Program for children aged 7-17. The program aims to enhance family relationships and develop essential life skills in children. This booklet contains a wide range of handouts and worksheets organised into various lessons. Each lesson focuses on a specific aspect of family dynamics and personal development. The handouts and worksheets provided in this resource offer practical tools and activities that parents and caregivers can utilise to engage their children in meaningful discussions and promote positive behavior. They encourage the development of essential pro-social skills necessary for successful life outcomes. Click here to view/download CONTENTS: INTRODUCTIONThe Happy Family—Healthy Brain ConnectionEssential SkillsKeeping Your Family Safe and HappyFamily Conversation JarPlanning for Family DinnersMy TimeStomping the ANTsUnderstanding Brain DevelopmentHow to Have a Healthy BrainFour Family FunMindfulness, Part 1Mindfulness, Part 2Mindfulness, Part 3Mindfulness, Part 4 LESSON 1Look for and Compliment the Good DailyLook for and Compliment the Good, Tracking Sheet—AdultLook for and Compliment the Good, Tracking Sheet—ChildLook for and Compliment the Good, Tracking Sheet—TeenThe Power of Praising and Ignoring40 Phrases That PraiseThree Easy Instant Stress-BustersWhat Makes Our Family Strong—Our Family TreeWhat Makes Our Family Strong—Family Tree LeavesWhat Makes Our Family Strong—Personal and Family StrengthsLesson 1 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life LESSON 2Communicate with Love and UnderstandingThree Easy Communication Skills, Tracking Sheet—AdultThree Easy Communication Skills, Tracking Sheet—TeenThree Easy Communication Skills, Tracking Sheet—ChildThe Listening StickBeing Assertive Pays OffBanishing Communication Boulders—The Dirty DozenBanishing Communication Boulders—Family AgreementBanishing Communication Boulders GameFamily Meeting Agenda and RulesApologiesForgivenessTips for Talking with TeensSafe and Cool ConversationsThe Problem PassLesson 2 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life LESSON 3The Five Rs for a Happy HomeOur Family Rules!Family-Friendly Rules, Tracking Sheet—TeenFamily-Friendly Rules, Tracking Sheet—ChildTrack and Reward for Good BehaviorMaking Rewards RewardingReward JarFamily Responsibilities and ChoresChore ChartWhat Chores Can Young Kids Do?Stress-Busting RoutinesHappy Family RitualsTrack and Reward for Good Behavior—Bee Good ChartTrack and Reward for Good Behavior—High-5sTrack and Reward for Good Behavior—Brain Gain ChartTrack and Reward for Good Behavior—Earning Your StripesRewards SpinnerLesson 3 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life LESSON 4Limits and ConsequencesPositive DisciplineChoosing Effective Negative ConsequencesChore JarCalm Consequences Reduce Conflict, Tracking Sheet—AdultI Stayed Calm! Tracking Sheet—TeenI Stayed Calm! Tracking Sheet—ChildLesson 4 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful LifeSkills for Successful Parenting—Handling Stressful SituationsSkills for Successful Parenting—Correcting BehaviorTrack and Reward for Positive Practice—Brain Gain ChartTrack and Reward Positive Practice—High-5sTrack and Reward for Positive Practice—Bee Good Chart LESSON 5Problem Solving and Negotiation SkillsProblem Solving WorksheetWin-Win Negotiation WorksheetPre-Problem Solving StepsPre-Problem Solving WorksheetThe 5 Cs to Stay Smart and SafeLesson 5 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life LESSON 6Stress and Anger Management SkillsManaging Stress—Causes, Symptoms, ReducersManaging Stress—Relaxation TechniquesManaging Stress—Stress TestCalm Anger by Rethinking Your “Stories”Tracking and Taming the Anger Monster—Five Simple StepsTracking and Taming the Anger Monster—Applying the StepsTracking and Taming the Anger Monster—Worksheet for KidsStep Out of Anger—InstructionsStep Out of Anger—Step OneStep Out of Anger—Step TwoStep Out of Anger—Step ThreeStep Out of Anger—Step FourStep Out of Anger—Step FiveFace Up to Your FeelingsFamily Agreement for Dealing with ConflictBuilding Emotional ControlLesson 6 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life, Part 1Lesson 6 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life, Part 2Lesson 6 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life, Part 3 LESSON 7Goals and Contracts to Change BehaviorHelping Kids Change for the BetterAchieving My Goals and DreamsMaking S.M.A.R.T. GoalsMy GoalsContract for ChangeAssessing Strengthsand SkillsTime Master—Achieving Your GoalsTips for School SuccessMy Homework RoutineBudget and Tracking SheetLesson 7 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life, Part 1Lesson 7 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life, Part 2Discover and Share Your Talents and Gifts LESSON 8No Alcohol, Tobacco or Other Drugs (A.T.O.D.)Keeping Kids Alcohol- and Drug-FreeAlcohol Harms a Teen’s Developing BrainMarijuana Harms Brain DevelopmentI Can Have a Healthy, Powerful BrainFamily Protective StrategiesThe 5 Cs to Stay Smart and SafeFamily Freedom PledgeFreedom Pledge to Never Drink and DriveLesson 8 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful LifeThe Risks of Prescription Drug Abuse LESSON 9Choosing Good Friends and Monitoring ActivitiesThe 5 Cs to Stay Smart and SafeMaking and Becoming a Good FriendI Can Be a Good FriendStop Bullying!Monitoring Kids’ ActivitiesAssess Your Child’s Risk for A.T.O.D. useLesson 9 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful Life LESSON 10Values, Traditions, and ServiceFun Family TraditionsI Can ContributeI Have Power to Do GoodShield Your Family by Sharing Your ValuesKeeping the Changes We’ve MadeLesson 10 Pro-Social Skills for a Successful LifeTalking with Your Kids about Sex MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIP TIPS1 Creating Stable Families, Part 12 Creating Stable Families, Part 2 (Foundation, romance wheel, fence)3 Creating Stable Families, Part 3 (House)4 Couple’s Time: Questions to Reconnect5 Making Happy Marriages, Part 1 (Skills and attitudes)6 Making Happy Marriages, Part 2 (Plan for increasing love, correcting errors)7 Making Happy Marriages, Part 3 (Tips for dealing with toxic behavior) Click here to view/download

Strengthening Families Program: Handouts & Worksheets

“Strengthening Families Program: Handouts & Worksheets” is a comprehensive resource that supports the Strengthening Families Program for children aged 7-17. The program aims to enhance family relationships and develop essential life skills in children. This booklet contains a wide range of handouts and worksheets organised…


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