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Psychosocial Support Program for Teens (How do you engage them? (Do…
Psychosocial Support Program for Teens
What do they need?
Information
How to manage their condition
Health and medical literacy
Other supports available
Peer support
Practical tips
Career advice
Coping strategies
Life skills
After care
Mental health support
Emotional support
Social opportunities where the illness itself is not the focus
How do you engage them?
Meet them where they're at
Let topics be participant directed
Do activities
Art
Music
Sport
Cooking
Provide a safe and supportive environment
Peer leaders
Been through what they've been through
Guest speakers
Ask open ended questions
Provide reassurance
Ask what they want to get out of the program
Ask what their goals are?
Respect
No judgement
Technology - social media/apps
What do they worry about?
Relationships
Fitting in with friends
Planning for the future
Finding a job
Education
Having a family
Discrimination
How to make it sustainable?
Input from and power with young people
Reference committee
Let the content be led by participants
Strengths-based approach
Trauma-informed practice
Acknowledging triggers
Window of Tolerance
PACE
Focus on building relationships
Predictability/routine
Assisting with regulation of emotions
Unconditional positive regard
Don't over-commit them