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S.S.GRIN A
Why S.S.GRIN-Adolescent is so special:
School professionals, clinicians and parents agree: adolescence can be tough. Adolescence is viewed as a critical, and often conflictual, period of development due to the biological, social, cognitive, and self-definitional/personal identity transitions which occur during this time. S.S.GRIN-A targets this significant period and includes the skills, issues, and themes specific for early- to middle- adolescents (ages 13-16 years). The 12-week, step-by-step curriculum is designed to be delivered in a school or clinic setting and includes parent-involvement. The group experience provides a rich context in which youth can learn from, and model for others, a number of strategies for handling social dilemmas. Using easy-to-follow scripts, leaders guide teens through thought provoking and fun activities, allowing them to discover and practice skills with a set of peers similar to the ones they will encounter outside of the group. Embedded in evidence-based methodology, S.S.GRIN-A takes the science of helping youth build basic behavioral and cognitive skills and brings it alive with the art of modern imagination. It is serious fun!
Why social skills matter:
Extensive research shows that problems with making and keeping friends have a significant negative impact on a child's functioning and mental health. In particular, social interactions during adolescence are thought to have a distinctive impact on shaping longterm patterns of both intra- and interpersonal functioning. Peer problems contribute to school failure, alcohol and drug abuse, serious aggression and criminality, and depression. Futhermore, evidence reveals that improved peer relationships foster not only a happier, more confident teen, but promote peaceful school climates and stronger academic achievement
Components
Each S.S.GRIN-A kit includes:- 1 Professional Manual with 12 lesson scripts and related activities
- 10 Fully illustrated Youth Portfolios
- Set of Activity Cards for role play activities
- Full color poster with group rules
- Extensive web resources and evaluation materials
The Benefits of S.S.GRIN-A
The academic, social, and behavioral benefits of S.S.GRIN-A have been proven through research and confirmed by satisfied customers, for over 7 years. Evidence reveals that participation in S.S.GRIN-A has multiple lasting benefits including:
- Increased positive friendships
- Decreased bullying
- Enhanced social self-confidence
- Increased self-esteem
- Improved group participation
- Enhanced parent-youth relationships
By including cognitive, behavioral, and emotional components with frequent opportunities to practice using a range of skills, the S.S.GRIN-A curricula goes beyond the typical youth group program. S.S. GRIN-A and delivers scientifically proven effectiveness, state of the art style and imagination (click the link above), and value that cannot be beaten.
S.S.GRIN-A is grounded in research
To illustrate the benefits of S.S.GRIN-A, a study was conducted using a community sample of adolescents aged 13-16 years-old (N=72). (The findings described here will be submitted to the Journal of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology). Youth were recruited through flyers posted in schools and community agencies, school counselor referrals, or community agency referrals. Participants were randomly assigned to Treatment (N=38) or a no-treatment Control (N=34). Trained clinicians with either a Masters or Ph.D. in psychology or a related field administered S.S.GRIN-A within a clinical setting. Identical pre-post measures (self-report and parent-report) were administered approximately three months apart.
Preliminary results examining the magnitude and direction of change in functioning for each group revealed multiple significant group differences. For example, youth who participated in S.S. GRIN-A showed:
Additional results demonstrated that youth who completed the 12-week program reported feeling significantly happier and having a better relationship with their parents. In contrast, children who did not receive S.S. GRIN-A showed worsening functioning in these areas. Overall, evaluation results support the efficacy of S.S.GRIN-A for enhancing youth’s social-cognitive and social behavioral skills as well as increasing self-efficacy and self-esteem.
Training
Training and on-going support are integral components to successful implementation of S.S.GRIN. SELmedia provides customized on-site training to meet your system's needs. Initial training as well as booster sessions are available. Contact training @ SELmediainc.com to learn more about our training and support packages. On-line training and support courses will be available at www.SELmediainc.com beginning July 2008.
Objectives
The main objectives of S.S.GRIN-A are:
- Learn and practice key social skills, such as anger management, impulse control, communication, and cooperation
- Enhance self-esteem and promote positive interests
- Develop positive character traits, such as respect, responsibility, perseverance, and motivation
- Master more adaptive coping strategies for dealing with social conflict, such as teasing, bullying, and peer pressure
- Build empathy and the ability to see the viewpoint of others
- Decrease conflict with others and improve social problem-solving skills
- Develop positive social relationships and decrease relations with antisocial peers.
S.S.GRIN-A is a 12-session group intervention for youth ages 13-16. Each session is designed to last 50-60 minutes and is typically offered once a week. Within each session, specific social-emotional skills are taught through dynamic instruction and practice (roleplays & activities). Leaders are guided in how to use modeling, positive reinforcement, and cognitive re-framing to support the specific skills within each session. S.S.GRIN-A focuses on the following social-emotional skills:
- Self-Esteem & Respect
- Personal Responsibility
- Value Promotion
- Goal Setting
- Emotional Awareness
- Managing Emotions
- Communicating Thoughts & Feelings
- Understanding the Thoughts & Feelings of Others
All youth would benefit from a program that promotes positive relationships and prosocial behavior. However, S.S.GRIN-A is specifically designed to address the needs of youth who:
- Feel left out or have few close friends
- Are the targets of bullying or teasing by peers
- Behave aggressively towards others
- Are socially anxious or withdrawn
- Display immature social skills
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT S.S. GRIN-A
"The adolescent program you have developed is engaging and challenging, yet practical and comprehensible I have seen students make strides in their willingness and ability to exchange ideas about relationships and day-to-day verbal exchanges. The material was well designed and nicely presented."
John Dancy-Jones, M.Ed., The Fletcher Academy