The Listening to One Another to Grow Strong (LTOA) School-Program is shortened 6 session program that derives from the larger Family Program. A challenge of the implementation of a time and resource intensive program is how to scale it up to a larger population. To increase accessibility, the LTOA team developed a shortened version of the program that can be implemented in school settings. Changes for the school program include reducing the program's length from fourteen 2.5 hour sessions to five 1-hour workshops. The suggested format is flexible and adaptable to various school settings. A facilitator in partnership with the Elder usually implements the one hour program during class time or after school.
Workshop 1 |
Topic: Family and all our relationshipsSession Overview:- Discuss strengths gained from background, culture, and ancestors - Appreciate individual and shared interests - Identify activities that family members do together |
Workshop 2 |
Caring for others & ourselvesSession Overview:- Discuss ways to balance mind, body, spirit, and emotions - Appreciate the feelings we get from helping and caring for one another |
Workshop 3 |
Using our gifts and skills to solve problemsSession Overview:- Review and discuss various ways to solve problems - Explore gifts and skills that to use to find solutions - Understand the role of trust to build up a social network |
Workshop 4 |
Doing our part for living in harmonySession overview:- Discuss the role of anger and explore ways to channel it - Practice refusal skills to find ways to handle negative peer pressure - Review tips to deal with bullying and cyber-bullying |
Workshop 5 |
Being together, being connectedSession Overview:- Feel inspired and enthusiastic about the future - Boost self-esteem and feelings of inclusiveness - Acknowledge that everyone is connected to one another |
Final Celebration |
Feasting with FamilySession Overview:- Connect families and highlight work of the students - acknowledge helping one another to grow strong - Recognize and hour the strengths of the students |
