Coping With Change: Building Resilience
Understanding and Managing Life Changes Building Skills for Positive Adaptation
What Changes Have You Experienced?
Understanding and Managing Life Changes Building Skills for Positive Adaptation
Types of Changes We Experience
School changes: new teachers, different classes, moving to secondary school Family changes: new siblings, moving house, family circumstances Personal changes: new interests, growing up, making new friends Community changes: new neighbours, local developments
Control or No Control? Sorting Challenge
Work in groups of 5 Sort scenario cards into two categories Changes you CAN control Changes you CANNOT control Discuss your decisions with your group
Understanding What We Can and Cannot Control
{"left":"Our reactions and responses\nWho we choose as friends\nHow much effort we put in\nOur attitude towards change","right":"Where our family moves\nWhen parents make decisions\nNatural events like weather\nOther people's choices"}
Building Your Resilience Toolkit
Talk to trusted adults or friends about your feelings Focus on what you CAN do rather than what you can't Practice new skills to build confidence Use mindfulness and breathing techniques Ask for help when you need it Stay positive and look for opportunities
Create Your Change Tree
Roots: Changes you cannot control Trunk: Changes you can influence Branches: Your coping strategies Leaves: Positive outcomes you hope for
Remember: You Are Stronger Than You Think
Change is a normal part of life You have the power to choose how you respond Support is always available when you need it Every challenge is an opportunity to grow stronger