A group programme for young people that builds resilience and enhances connections

 

TravellersTM is a school based targeted small group programme for young people in their first year of secondary school who have identified themselves as facing tough times. They may have experienced one or a number of the following:

How are students selected for Travellers?

All students in year 9 take part in a short online questionairre which identifies the students' life experiences and vulnerability level. The Questionairre uses the Subjective Experience of Distress Scale based on a short form of the Weinburger Adjustment Inventory. Schools recieve the Questionairre information and are able to select students they would like to have take part in the Programme.

 

The Programme.

Uses the metaphore that Life is a journey; sometimes tough and the path can be challenging. The programme takes place in the school with two Skylight-trained school staff navigating 8-12 students through 8 x 90 minute sessions. Session Topics

 

The Data.

Each year Skylight releases its global data. It gives an interesting window into the experiences of Year 9 Students across New Zealand. 2009 Data is now available.

More Information:

About Travellers

Joining Travellers

Statistical Information

 

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For more specific information or questions on the TravellersTM programme please enquire here.

 

"I loved Travellers.

We had a lot of fun

and lots of helpful

activities which

will help me in the

future"

 

 

"It helped me

open up and

face my problems,

which is good

for me. You gave

me hope and

I want to thank

you from the

bottom of my

heart."