Youth & Adolescents
Adolescence is a pivotal developmental phase for youth. Significant emotional, physical, and mental challenges arise throughout this transitional period. Research shows that the development of the adolescent brain plays a critical role in shaping their behaviour.
Teen years can be difficult in the best of times, and it matters not whether our youth come from vulnerable homes and communities or from so-called privileged upbringing. Young persons are especially vulnerable to the greater societal shifts and challenges.
We have designed several youth interventions to address some of the challenges that were exacerbated by the pandemic e.g. increased poverty, inequality, educational losses, and greater gender vulnerabilities, including higher levels of gender-based violence within the family setting.
That why we have expanded our Youth and Adolescence programmes to lessen the potential risk for challenging behaviours like addiction and poor consequential thinking in adolescent.
Introducing Teen Intervene &
C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T. Me!
C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T. Me is a gender-specific youth and adolescent programme that sits within our Teen Intervene curriculum. It is designed to improve young persons’ psychosocial function through self–confidence and self-worth exercises, with long-term impact on adolescent development.
The programme curriculum incorporates creative modalities to produce longer periods of well-being and productivity amongst participants. The maximum number for participation in any single cohort is ten, intentionally designed to create an intimate environment where engagement and connection are more easily facilitated and potential challenges are quickly identified.
The Benefits For Our Teens
In C.O.N.F.D.E.N.T. Me, teens learn how to
Develop a healthier sense of self-worth.
Gain personal tools and resources to:
cope with physical, emotional, mental, and social issues
work through difficult problems and
improve personal communication skills.
Increase their range of motion and mobility, through experiential and psycho-education sessions.
Express themselves and share what they are feeling, while learning to understand themselves.
Develop new ways of coping, thereby reducing anxiety, bullying, low self-esteem and behaviour contracts, among others.
Other Youth & Adolence Programmes
Youth & Adolescence Sessions
Individualised early intervention sessions designed for adolescents and young adults who are having mild to moderate issues with alcohol and other drug use.
Individualised/Specialised sessions:
Behavioural challenges
Self-esteem & Peer Pressure
Coping Challenges (including isolation)
Conflict resolution
Anger management
Emotional regulation
