Conversations for Change
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A dynamic downloadable youth resource of five group activities designed to help your group or class reTHiNK mental health and wellbeing. These activities explore the impact of stigma and discrimination, help safely explain experiences of mental distress, support recovery focused discussion and promote social inclusion. Everything in this resource can be downloaded from this site; however if you prefer a hard copy you can purchase one for $125 (Incl GST and Postage) by emailing us. A hard copy is also distributed to education providers who engage with the Two+ Rethink Programme.
Welcome!
Introduction: Conversations for Change is a free resource for those who work with young people. It contains comprehensive facilitator’s guides to five group activities which challenge stigma and discrimination, and…
Facilitator’s Videos
Download the support notes and watch the videos: Supporting information and video summary notes These short videos will help you feel prepared to run this resource. The first video (9 minutes)…
1. Mental Illness Is….
Required Activity 1: Start Conversations for Change with this activity. You will brainstorm a group agreement and a list of places young people can go for help. Then an activity…
2. Attitude Statements
Required Activity 2: An activity that helps challenge unhelpful attitudes to mental illness by looking at the impact of statements about people who experience mental distress. Participants are introduced to…
Turning up the Volume
Pick and Mix Activity 1: An activity to examine the ways in which what we see as mental illness/distress symptoms can be related to everyday experiences. It includes listening to the…
Fresh Eyes
Pick and Mix Activity 2: An activity to consider the ways culture can impact on experiences of mental distress — in particular, food and body issues. Participants watch or act…
Building Wellness
Pick and Mix Activity 3: Recommended ending activity An activity that introduces the Māori model of health Te Whare Tapa Whā and includes listening to young New Zealanders sharing their…
Survey/Evaluation
Using one of the three evaluation measures options may be of interest to you if: You would like to add to the information available about the impact Conversations for Change You would…
