What each book covers in the Just Being Me set:
Book A: SKILLS – VALUES – ATTITUDES
Just Being Me – Book A is designed to help teachers present mental health education in ways which will help students to understand:
- What people have in common and what makes them different from each other
- The value of individuals and their right to be as they are
- Respect for difference and awareness of stereotypes
- Relationships and the emotions which can attach to them
- The power of communication
- The management of anger and stress
- Dealing with loss and facing change with a positive and courageous spirit.
Book B: SAFETY STRATEGIES
Just Being Me – Book B: contains a strong focus on potentially unsafe situations arising from
alcohol and other drugs, harassment and abuse, the stress and anger of others, and risk-taking behaviour as well as an exploration of social justice and what it requires of us.
