Teen Group (3 Part) - Mental Health (#908)

This simulation was developed in collaboration with Judy Finlay of the School of Child and Youth Care at Toronto Metropolitan University.

This simulation takes place over three separate classes, simulating stages of group development. A group of young people meet weekly at a closed meeting. This is an involuntary, twenty-week group and the meetings are during weeks two, eight and sixteen.

• Assisting youth in planning for the future
• Managing group dynamics
• Addressing individual needs and concerns
• Building rapport
• Responding to non-verbal cues

This group has been mandated by mental health counsellors and parole officers to attend a twenty-week, thirty-two hour youth mutual aid program for youth who are transitioning from high school and looking for direction in their lives. This is not a voluntary group. The purpose of the group is to provide information about options, learn about mutual support/aid and empowerment and make some choices about their futures.