We’ve started running our Forest School training again, so thought we would share a raw lecture about Self Esteem at Forest School.
Forest School aims to support Self Esteem and emotional resilience. It is rooted in humanist psychology as well as learning theories, play and neuroscience. In this lecture we explore the concept of Self Esteem at Forest School through the work of humanist psychologist Carl Rogers.
If you are currently doing your Forest School training or already a Forest School Leader looking to brush up on your Forest School skills I hope this video helps you develop your Forest School activities and practice.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – Exploring the qualities of a ‘Significant Other’
06:15 – Example Videos of the effects of ‘Significant Others’ (or absence of them)
13:23 – Carl Rogers model of Self Worth (Self Esteem)
17:45 – How modern life can affect Self Image and Ideal Self
21:05 – How Forest School can ‘close the gap’ and build self esteem
34:05 – Maintaining Self Esteem – sensitively withdrawing
38:45 – 5 environmental factors conducive to building Self Esteem
41:28 – Aiming for balance – challenges and the issue of very high self esteem
46:18 – Unconditional Positive Regard vs Sanctions and rewards
50:00 – Questions – Communication with School Management
51:32 – Questions – How much time is needed?
52:30 – A Cautionary Tale – don’t dabble with vulnerable kids!
58:00 – Forest School supports school statistics - communication
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= ) Forest School Benefits – The ripple effects of Forest School programmes - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Nature Supports Holistic Development - A raw lecture from Forest School training - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Play at Forest School – The Importance of Play in Nature - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Why we Avoid Praise at Forest School - How to be non judgemental in your practice - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Talk about your Forest School - 4 Tips for Forest School Communication - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Forest School Training Clips and Lectures Playlist - [ Ссылка ]
Come to the woods with me, Forest School Lou,
I’ll share Forest School knowledge with you.
Since 2007, I’ve trained people face to face.
Now from 2020, I’m sharing through videos in this place.
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To my channel, which I am describing - [ Ссылка ]
LINKS:
= ) Clip of ‘Ian Wright meets teacher’ - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Carl Rogers – [ Ссылка ]
= ) Article on Carl Rogers on Simple Psychology - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Gabor Mate - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Mental Health Facts and Statistics from Mind - [ Ссылка ]
= ) Forest School Association – [ Ссылка ]
MUSIC REFERENCES:
- Chocolate Cookie Jam - An Jone from YouTube
Many thanks for use of your music!
DISCLAIMER:
All information shared within the Forest School Lou channel is provided in good faith, and based on my own experience of Forest School in the UK. It is not designed to be a replacement for quality, face to face, accredited Forest School training, rather as a resource to support Forest practitioners and those in training. I am a Forest School trainer, but not your Forest School trainer, therefore no training contract exists between us. Ensure you are appropriately qualified and undertake your own risk assessments before undertaking any activity with groups, which takes into account the learners age, ability and level of understanding.
