Year 6 to 7 Transition
Information Sessions
"Teenagers today are trying to cope with unprecedented amounts of stress - and too many are falling by the wayside"
Parents and caregivers, (having lived through vastly different times) often feel inadequate to provide the appropriate mental and emotional support for teenagers who are transitioning from primary school to secondary school (6 to 7)
Going from 'The Biggest Kid In School' to 'The Smallest Kid In School' requires knowledge, support and coping skills that are unique to today's conditions.
The information sessions assist the transition process by informing parents and caregivers of the ways in which they can better assist their teenager - by learning different skills and ways of maintaining open communication during what can be extremely stressful times for all parties.
The 60 Minute Information Session Topics
1. Introductions, overview and personal stories
2. 'How To Listen Like A Telephone Counsellor' 10 Min. Video
3. Overview of schools based and community support options
4. 'The Skills That This Young Generation Struggle With' 3 Min. Video
5. 'How To Protect Your Mental Health' 10 Min. Video
6. 'How To Stay Sane In A Crazy World' Book Review
7. Preparing your athlete for the marathon
It has been demonstrated that a troubled transition process can lead to compounding emotional and behavioral problems.
The coping strategies that are learned during 6 to 7 are are also foundational to the way young adults successfully transition from being the 'Biggest Kid In High School' to 'The Smallest Kid In The Workplace'
