Skills Training is designed to enhance the interpersonal and conflict resolution skills of aggressive or withdrawn youth. It focuses on teaching youth pro social behavior alternatives that can help improve skills deficits in student behavior. Small groups of selected students who are identified as having problems in these areas are included in this program. The participants are involved in role playing and other interactive learning methods designed to teach them how to recognize and respond to the feelings of others as well as improve their skills in problem solving, resolving conflicts, and managing their anger. Trainees actively participate in the sessions and document conflicts that occur in their daily lives.
Documentation provides youth with an accurate picture of their conflicts.
Youth ages 8-18 will be taught specific pro social skills during the program sessions. Stress Critical Thinking COST Classes consist of eight or twelve 30 - 50 minute sessions depending on the skill level of the students. Classes are limited to 4-5 students to ensure that each student is given adequate opportunity to participate in the class activities and practice skill building. Violence Prevention Curriculum. Committee for Children.