TOP SELF

Trial Of Prevention School Education for Life Friendship

The preventive educational programs developed at our center are collectively referred to as Trial of Prevention School Education for Life and Friendship(TOPSELF). ◆Features of  programs    *The programs are universal preventive education performed at schools for children’s      health and adjustment.    *Educational goals are structured hierarchically and based on scientific evidence.    *Methods are devised based on theories and empirical basic data as much as possible.    *Methods include teaching materials and children’s activities that increase their interest      and participation.      The programs contain unprecedented new content.    *Effectiveness of education is verified scientifically. Assessment is performed with      emphasis on the concept that an “assessment is performed for the purpose of education.”    *These programs are aimed to be performed ultimately by school teachers. Therefore,      realistic and practical materials are prepared for teaching materials and content of lessons.

◆Comprehensive Base Education    *Major goals consist of “fostering autonomy*1” and “fostering interpersonal skills*2.”    *All of the following educational items are performed year-round in every grade level      from elementary to middle school           *Development of self-confidence　　　　　　　　　　　　　　（Primary purpose*１）　　           *Development of understanding and regulating emotions　    （Primary purposes*１,２）           *Development of prosociality　　　                                       　（Primary purpose*２）　　　           *Development of social skill                                                　   （Primary purpose*２）
◆Partial Optional Education    *Programs are selected and implemented based on the needs of schools.    *The duration of each program is approximately 12 weeks.           *School Adjustment        Prevention for bullying                                                   Prevention for violence                                                   Prevention for delinquency 　           *Mental Health                Prevention for stress                                                   Prevention for depression                                                   Prevention for anxiety           *Physical Health              Development and improvement of total lifestyles                                                   Development and improvement of dietary lifestyle           *Risk Behaviors               Prevention for drug abuse                                                   Prevention for smoking and drinking                                                   Prevention for sex-related misbehavior
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