Brother II Brother
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Description: Brother 2 Brother is a life skills workbook,
designed for students in grades six through eighth, which promotes
positive male adolescent development. The program covers various topics: male
and female development, peer pressure, self-esteem, goal setting, conflict
resolution, suicide and depression, drug abuse, gang violence and health
awareness. Furthermore, the program aims to prepare young men to become
productive citizens within our society.
The program design fits a maximum of 25 participants
and a minimum of 15. The program meets for one hour each week and uses a myriad
of teaching modalities to present the workshops, (i.e. classroom lecture,
counseling groups). Each participant will maintain a daily goal planner, and
review its content on a weekly basis.
Program Goal: The Brother 2 Brother program enhances self-esteem, develops
responsible attitudes, with corresponding behavior coupled with increased
awareness, and knowledge of cultural identity.
Program
Objectives:
- To increase the participants level of self-esteem.
- To enhance the participants knowledge on the role and
responsibilities of becoming a productive man.
- To decrease the number of male high school dropouts.
- To improve the academic performance of participants.
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About the Book
Brother 2 Brother, is a life skill activity workbook
for students in grades 6 through 8 that promotes positive male adolescent
development.
The book provides guidance and activities for young
men that teach the following:
- How to improve self-esteem and set goals?
- Avoidance skills for peer pressure.
- Controlling anger and techniques to resist gangs.
- Provide insight on identifying friends that are depressed or
suicidal.
- Learn the dangers of drugs.
- Teach the roles of women and men as parents.
- Affords opportunities to give back to the community.
About the Author
Kenneth Coleman, Jr. is a Licensed Practical
Counselor, and National Certified Counselor in Detroit, Michigan. He earned his
bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University in Public Administration,
and received a master’s degree from Wayne State University in Guidance and
Counseling. He has worked in the mental health profession for 13 years and for
8 years exclusively with youth. He currently operates an educational consultant
business, Interactive Educational Solutions, LLC, where he provides training
and leadership to educators on how to motivate and prepare adolescents.