Building emotional intelligence in young people and teens
Real conversation, particularly those about hard, painful, and even hopeful topics, can be challenging for young people.
Reflexions is a resource specifically designed to kick-start these vital conversations with young people and teens to support the changes they may want to make in their lives.
This tool is a set of 34 stunning, full-colour cards created particularly for anyone who works with youth. Each card features an edgy, photomontage style alongside keywords and phrases to prompt young people to have authentic conversations about values, feelings, goals, and changes.
A versatile, conversation-building resource, Reflexions can be used with groups, individuals and families. These cards can support young people to create their own identities as they grow towards independence and build confidence to express a wide range of feelings.
Reflexions is a vital addition to any toolkit and can help young people identify and reflect on their choices and re-story their lives.
Suitable for:
- Counsellors
- Secondary schools
- Sports, youth, and community groups
- Youth services
- Training and group work
- Mental health professionals
- Juvenile justice settings
- Child and Family services
Additional resources:
‘Reflexions’ – building emotional intelligence in young adults
Listening to children’s voices