When

What

The impressionable Minds ARP Programme is suitable for young people aged 11-16 who are demonstrating levels of aggression in school or at home, impacting upon their individual learning or that of others.

ARP aims to help young people reduce the likelihood and/or instances of outbursts within their education setting and increase learning potential. ARP does this by helping participants to:

• Develop insight and awareness into aggression supportive attitudes and behaviours
• Manage and reduce impulsivity
• Identify and challenge pro-violent attitudes and beliefs
• Identify and challenge hostile thinking
• Enhance and develop skills to manage emotions
• Enhance and develop interpersonal and conflict reduction skills
• Develop effective risk management strategies
• Increase levels of motivation and engagement to maintain change over time

The programme can be delivered on a 1:1 or in a small group setting (max 6 students). ARP is a fixed programme of 6 sessions. Within the sessions, students have the opportunity to learn new skills and concepts within a supportive environment.

1. Introduction

• Introduction to ARP and Individual 1:1 sessions
• Fundamental skills

2. Understanding my Anger

• Introduction to arousal, emotions and thinking
• Objectivity
• Introduction to lifestyle choices

3. Thinking and Attitudes

• Personal rules
• What influences our attitudes, beliefs and thinking
• Re-writing the script and Rumination

4. Emotion and Conflict Management

• Coping with difficult emotions
• Managing pressure and staying on track
• Managing criticism

5. Lifestyle & Peers

• Personal and group identities
• Relationships and choices

6. Becoming New Me:

• Bringing it all together – Becoming New Me
• Individual 1:1 sessions