People First Programme

One to One Education

This is the cornerstone of our service provision, and generally the first point of contact people have with PIP.  Education sessions are designed to be proactive, and responsive to the expressed needs of each person.  Our experienced educators draw upon a spectrum of skills and muti-media resources to create unique personalized programmes.

Issues and subjects raised for discussion in one-to-one education sessions might include:

Self Esteem

Understanding and dealing with feelings of fear, anger, anxiety, inadequacy and loneliness, and promoting strategies and skills for enhancing wellbeing.

Communication

Expressing oneself, listening and being listened to.

Consent and Making Choices

Decisions and related responsibilities.

Protective Education

Strategies and skills for personal safety and wellbeing.

Public and Private

Places and spaces – what is acceptable and where.

Making Friends

Skills to establish a network of people for fun, trust, and support.

Personal and Social Relationships

Understanding different kinds of relationships.

Puberty

Growing up’ – dealing with experiences of physical and emotional changes and development.

Sexuality and Sexual Health

Contraception, reproductive health and understanding consent and negotiating for safer sex.

Pregnancy and Parenting

Choices and responsibilities.