Got Your Back: Mental Health Peer Support
TOTB knows that authenticity is key when working with people. Therefore, we believe our approach to teaching about mental health should be engaging and genuine in order to make an impact. This is why we leverage the power of theatre and use it as a learning tool. Our unique approach is hands-on and interactive, allowing participants to absorb important topics in a more experiential manner.
In Got Your Back: Mental Health Peer Support you'll learn to recognize signs of trauma & mental health concerns in yourself, friends, and peers through:
Interactive grounding and self-regulation techniques you can use and teach to others
Boundary-setting exercises and communication practice
Window of Tolerance exploration to understand emotional regulation
Forum Theatre role-playing of realistic scenarios to practice supporting peers experiencing:
Anxiety and panic attacks
Depression
Interpersonal conflict
Setting boundaries in relationships
TOTB WORKSHOP FEEDBACK AND REVIEWS
“They LOVED IT! Amazing feedback! [One student] said, “I can’t believe how amazing that was.” I thought so too!”
— -Jill Howard (Henry Street High School)
REQUIREMENTS
TIME 1 - 2 hours
PARTICIPANTS 10-30
INSTRUCTORS 1 facilitator / 30 participants
DRAMA EXPERIENCE None required
SPACE One large room