It is easier to solve most of the problems and complications that you are having in life if you would just talk about them with others.However, with teenagers it is more difficult to just open up to someone, specifically an adult, that may make them feel uncomfortable because they feel like they can't relate with them.
To make things easier on teenagers, a group can be created that'll consists of teenagers facing similar problems to make these problems subside. A group that'll consists of teens who may be experiencing the same struggles as one another can help them solve their problems. The point of these meetings would not be to force the people to talk, but to make them comfortable with talking about what they're going through. I think these meetings can be a success even if one person talks the entire time or a few people don't say a word at all.
If you find this hard to believe just think of other group meetings that were created to help people relate to one another to solve a common problem or reach a common goal. If you were to go to an AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) meeting, a nonprofessional and self-supporting group, today you would find that everyone in the room is essentially there because they want to solve the same problem or all have the same problem. Each individual may help each other grow and work at their goals by talking to people who they feel may understand them; there would be a wide range of people who attend these meetings. For some people, simply speaking out loud will help their cause while others have to have feedback and engage in conversations more while others can simply sit there the entire time without saying a word. The fact that there is no set goal or pressure for and individual at each meeting makes it a lot easier on the participants to open up to talk about their problem or experience with alcohol.
Why not try to "recreate" a widely known organization with a different goal, name, and age group?
It makes sense to have a teen help group ran by teens. It is true that some teenagers do not find adults relatable and will not open up to them. I think modeling another organization will help in establishing yours. There you can create a program that will suit your purpose the best
ReplyDeleteGood analogy to AA!
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