Southland: Temper Tamers Programme

A Programme for Children and their Families

AIM OF THE PROGRAMME

For parents/caregivers and children to learn healthy and positive ways of dealing with their feelings, particularly anger.

WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?

• Children who are having difficulties expressing their feelings, particularly anger.

• The programme caters for primary school children, aged 7-10 years.

• If a child is to attend the programme, then at least one of the child's parents/caregivers needs to also attend with the child.

THE PROGRAMME

• The programme runs from 9.30 to 11.30am, one day during the week.

• The programme runs during terms two and three of the school year, for eight weeks.

• There are eight sessions for children and parents/caregivers together and two extra evening sessions for parents/caregivers on their own.

• Each programme accepts a maximum of eight children.

TEMPER TAMERS AND THE SCHOOL

• School approval is sought for a child's attendance and some school participation is also required.

• At the beginning of the term in which the programme starts, we run an information session for teachers and/or principals about the programme.

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