The Flower 125 Health Programme

Introduction

The Flower 125 Health Programme is a structured but not prescriptive health promotion programme, delivered through interactive workshops, using action-based methods and activities.

Underpinning the work is the philosophy that working with young people in a positive, supportive and safe environment can help to improve self-esteem and confidence. It has been developed over the last ten years using the experiences and expertise of a number of health and education professionals as well as the feedback from young people who have been participants and peer facilitators of the programme.

The health activities form the basis of the programme but it is the approach using the model that sets the Flower 125 Health Programme apart from other health promotion projects.

Other tools that reinforce and support the model include the use of contracts, group agreements and drama-based games and exercises. The model has been developed using methods from the book The Incredible Years: A Troubleshooting Guide for Parents of Children Aged 3-8 (Umbrella Press, December 1992) by Carolyn Webster-Stratton.

Whilst the programme has been proven to be effective in raising self-esteem and improving behaviour, it is by no means a panacea for the problems presented by all young people regardless of particular circumstances and background. In addition, the facilitator needs to recognise that the activities may need to be adapted to their client group as they will be more of an expert in their own field than the writers of this resource pack. This programme also will not replace any health promotion work that is already being delivered; rather it complements this work and enhances it by use of the model.

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