Smith Community Mental Health

Enhancing Community Services-Partnering for Success-Collaborating for Team Treatment

 

THE PEACEFUL CHAMPIONS THERAPUETIC AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Peaceful Champions Program emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution, mental self-defense, and the artful expression of physical martial arts training.  Martial Arts for Peace teaches children to express the physical aspect of their emotions in healthy ways and to exercise their emotions in a controlled environment. The emphasis on teamwork and cooperative learning through playful physical activities will improve students’ social skills, social adjustment, and self-esteem.

Programming Includes:

· Academic Instruction and Enrichment

· Social Skills Training

· Traditional Martial Arts Training

· Community Service Learning Activities

· Parent Trainings

· Student Support Services

· Strength-based behavior management Programming

 

Sponsored by:

 The Children Service’s Council of Broward County

Service Detail

 

Serving youth ages 6 through 13 identified as SED, EH or exhibiting behaviors placing them at risk for such eligibilities.