My Friends Youth Program
Based on extensive evidence-based research relating to the prevention and treatment of anxiety, the My Friends Youth Resilience program is aimed at building self-esteem and social skills training in adolescents. Developed in Australia by Dr Paula Barrett, the My Friends Youth program:
• Assists youth in developing life-skills to effectively cope with difficult and/or anxiety-provoking situations • Normalises the emotional state of anxiety • Builds emotional resilience and problem-solving abilities • Encourages peer learning and builds peer and other support networks • Promotes self-confidence when dealing with difficult or anxiety-provoking situations • Effectively prevents anxiety and depression in children and youth • Promotes emotional wellbeing through group and peer learning contexts