Transforming Our Perspectives: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Curriculum – 18 Sessions

The program is based on the Modelo ROLE: Recursos, Opciones, Y Libertad De Elección, originally developed for use in Mexico by ProSociedad. The program's objectives are centered around creating a therapeutic environment that fosters trust, group cohesion, and self-awareness among participants. The curriculum is structured to promote cognitive flexibility, self-regulation, and self-control, enabling participants to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their actions. Session 0, Group Formation, sets the stage for the program by establishing a baseline assessment to explore participants' relevance and collect referral details. This session also involves trust-building activities, recreational games, and improved clarity around expectations to create a cohesive group environment. Session 1, Welcome, introduces the program facilitators, organizer, and mentor, and presents the program's objectives, content, and components. The session aims to generate participant interest in the group objectives, improve group cohesion, and establish coexistence agreements. The facilitator uses various activities, including a welcome and presentation, coexistence agreements, and "Your place of power," to engage participants and promote a sense of community. The program's central components include automaticity, cognitive flexibility, self-regulation, and self-control. Additional components covered include identity, cohesion, empathy, trust, and self-observation. The program also incorporates Prochaska's Transtheoretical Program of Change, which emphasizes the importance of motivation and self-determination in personal growth and development. Throughout the 18 sessions, participants will engage in various activities designed to promote cognitive behavioral change, including social distancing from negative thoughts, anger management, and planning and goal-setting. The program also addresses topics such as talents, memories, and investment in personal growth. The Transforming Our Perspectives CBT curriculum is a comprehensive and structured program that aims to support youth in developing essential life skills and coping mechanisms. By promoting cognitive flexibility, self-regulation, and self-control, the program enables participants to make informed decisions and take responsibility for their actions, ultimately leading to positive personal growth and development. The program's geographic focus is on supporting youth in developing countries, with a specific emphasis on the Caribbean region. The program's timeframes are not explicitly stated, but it is likely that the program will be implemented over several months or years, depending on the specific needs and goals of the participants. The program's recommendations are centered around creating a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters trust, group cohesion, and self-awareness among participants. The program's facilitators and mentors play a crucial role in promoting a sense of community and encouraging participants to take responsibility for their actions and decisions.