Deborah Chilcoat’s post on helping teens learn break-up skills is timely information for Valentine’s Day and recognizes a program with roots in Western New York. She writes,
” A few years ago, I added to my standard repertoire of lessons…how to construct and deliver an effective break-up statement. This decision was inspired by an activity in the Circle of Friends program by Planned Parenthood of Western New York. I found that young people needed to connect with—and honor—their feelings and experiences so that they could learn the skills and practice how to manage conflict, regulate their own behavior, and cope with the loss of the relationship—no matter how unhealthy it is…” Read more
For more information on facilitating Circle of Friends at your organization, contact program creator Chris Spicer at Planned Parenthood @ 716-200-5921.
Adolescent Health Alliance of Greater Buffalo 