ELSA Session Overview

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Emotional Support

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SubjectEmotional Support

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create a session one ELSA support focusing on getting to know each other - for a student boy who is 13- he is becoming very with drawn at home , self isolating . gaming anf becoming very snappy and rude- Hussain has expressed that he is struggling with his emotions and is very angry and feels he has no one to talk to - he feels the responsibility is on him now and he feels stressed about this - dad was recently sent to prison

The ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions provide a dedicated safe space for individuals to express their feelings and discuss various topics impacting their emotional well-being. The sessions include ice-breaker activities to foster comfort in conversation, establishing ground rules for a supportive environment, and techniques like the 'Box Breath' for calming. Participants reflect on emotions, identify personal coping strategies, and recognize their support networks at home, school, and in the community. The sessions emphasize the importance of understanding triggers, differentiating between controllable and uncontrollable aspects of life, and setting achievable self-care goals. Through guided reflections and personalized strategies, individuals are encouraged to navigate their emotions and promote personal growth.