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ACORNS Healthy Relationships means Happy Futures

INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN

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What is it?

ACORNS

ACORNS is a new group that lasts for 16 weeks.

It can help you cope when you feel angry, upset or sad. It can help you get on with other people who are important to you like your family, friends and teachers. It can help you figure out what kind of person you want to be and what kind of future you want for yourself.

On the Acorns Course you can Learn About:  Why it is important to RESPECT people(even when you don’t agree)  How to keep an argument from getting nasty or VIOLENT  How to make the best decisions for the FUTURE

Why is it about?

On the Acorns group you can Learn About:  Why it is important to RESPECT people(even when you don’t agree)  How to keep an argument from getting nasty or VIOLENT  How to make the best decisions for the FUTURE

Who is the Course for?

Children and Families Age 8-13 Other ages by arrangement

ACORNS Programme

Is course can help you to get on better with your friends, family and other people in your life. The sessions include:  Session 1 Beliefs what is important to you?  Session 2 How to control my Anger  Session 3 Hey Anger You Make Me Sick  Session 4 Who wants to be a Superhero?  Session 5 Knowing when to Walk Away  Session 6 How to Predict the Future  Session 7 Face the Music - Accepting Responsibility  Session 8 How to get on even when you disagree  Session 9 Talk Your Way Out of It  Session 10 Looking to the Future

Contact: Michelle Richards – Children’s Interventions Coordinator At Crewe Women’s Aid 01270 250391 michelle@crewewa.org.uk

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