Proposed Workshops

Anger Management
Geared towards adolescents, this 6 week workshop will teach skills to help reduce acting out and to promote positive choice making. Students will meet once a week for the length of a class period. Through discussion, role play, exercises and theory, students will learn new strategies to deal with their anger.

Assertiveness Training
Assertiveness is a style of communication which demonstrates respect for yourself as well as others. Students taking part in this 10 week workshop will learn skills in problem solving, coping with difficult situations and resolving interpersonal conflicts.

Bullying Awareness
Safe schools are free from violence, are nurturing, caring and respectful of everyone. They are physically and psychologically healthy and promote sensible risk taking. Safe schools enhance the self-esteem of all. At Hadley we have a zero tolerance policy for aggression and this program will teach skills to individuals who have difficulties with rough housing, confrontational body language and verbal aggression.

Self Esteem
Boost your self esteem workshops. Many young women suffer from poor self image which can manifest itself in various ways. This workshop series aims to promote a more positive, healthier perspective by challenging those beliefs that get in the way of our well being.

Divorce and Separation
Group sessions will be offered for students whose parents have or will be separated, divorced or if there is a custody dispute. Sessions will include discussions and sharing in a supportive milieu.

Healthy Lifestyles Program
A weekly In-school program for self-referred grade 7 and 8 students who would like to learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices. In a closed group, students will discuss anger management, drugs and alcohol, problem solving and other essential life skills. This 12 week course follows the same criteria as the Early Intervention Program offered by the Royal Ottawa Hospital.