How do Resiliency, Emotional Intelligence and Character Education manifest themselves in the ADAPEP program?
There is a strong emphasis on resiliency building and character education. Through various activities, counselors seek to assist students to: – identify feelings and emotions – deal effectively with feelings and emotions – develop the ability to solve problems and make good decisions – develop the ability to productively cope with lifes stressors including: loss, disappointment, peer relationships, family problems, school difficulties, or personal problems – develop insight into difficult situations and determine what is in their control and what is not – develop the ability to change bad situations into better ones – develop healthy alternatives for having fun – develop interpersonal skills – develop ability to work within a group – develop understanding, respect, and empathy for other people and systems Peer Leadership and Service Learning Many ADAPEP counselors have created Peer Leadership/Service activities such as leadership courses, tutoring, mentoring, volunteering, fund raising
