Prevention Skills for Youth Many of our young people involved in violence, drugs or alcohol, or premature sex, lack adequate support and direction. We know, however, that there is a leader waiting to come out in every "troublemaker." Our facilitators surround them with loving attention. With high expectations, they encourage young people's capacity to believe in themselves. Our experiential learning modules can bring them to new levels of confidence and achievement. Fellowship Farm has seen enduring impact in our work with the many young people who have stayed in touch with us over the years. Social and Emotional Learning at Fellowship Farm: Self-Awareness - Youth become aware of their emotions in the moment and develop an effective vocabulary to express them. Social Awareness -Learning to understand what others are feeling and to share their perspective allows youth to interact positively with many kinds of people. Self-Management - Youth learn to monitor their behavior and regulate their reactions. Delaying gratification and perservering through setbacks, youth improve their focus on the task at hand. Relationship Building - With skills to build and sustain relationships, youth learn to make healthy choices among friends and avoid risky and inappropriate behaviors. Decision Making and Goal-Setting - Youths' decisions need to be made with a full understanding of the contexts and consequences of their actions. Youth transcend the negative circumstances of their surroundings by focusing on their school and life goals.

Last Update: Sep 03, 2004