A HERO HAS A PURPOSE, IS RESILIENT AND HONEST, PERSEVERES IN THE FACE OF OBSTACLES
Welcome to our "Be A Hero Club" program - the only program of its kind that focuses solely on teen drug education, peer-to-peer pressure, and emotional wellness. Our program is designed to help teens navigate the complexities of adolescence, including the impact of limiting beliefs, the pressure to conform, and the lure of illicit drugs. We believe that education is the key to prevention, which is why our program is grounded in evidence-based research.
Our “WHY”
As a retired probation officer, I know firsthand what can happen when students get derailed in middle school and high school due to adverse childhood experiences. In response to the recent drug epidemic in our country's schools, we, at Final Step International, developed a mental and emotional wellness program called “Be A Hero Club” that provides students with the skills they need to make healthy decisions in their everyday life.
What is the “Be A Hero Club Program?”
Our program, Be A Hero, aims to help middle and high school students examine the choices they make, the consequences that follow each type of choice, and the freedom to determine, for themselves, what types of choices they wish/decide to make in any given situation. Our program, “Be A Hero Club,” aims to help students strengthen their character and give them the tools to have the self-confidence to say "NO" to peer-to-peer pressure and bullying.
How does the “Be A Hero Club Program” change lives?
At “Be A Hero Club” program will make it possible to educate and give the students the necessary tools to succeed and have the confidence to move on to their next stage of life. We have worked with a variety of organizations and families that offer educational resources to middle school and high school students.
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If you’re looking to gain confidence in your Courage to say “NO” and the confidence to say “YES”, then join the “Be A Hero Club!” You'll learn how to stay focused on your core values and be true to yourself with an individualized program of skill-building exercises. Together, we will create a new habit that encourages self-love and improves health & well-being—for good!
THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME OF OUR PROGRAM IS TO HELP THE STUDENTS DEVELOP
Courage to say “NO” and have the confidence to say “YES
Building courage and self-confidence
Dealing with conflicting emotions
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Our program, "Be A Hero Club," is a six-to-twelve-week curriculum offered twice a week.
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Our classroom engagement is creative, effective, and fun
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We aim to help middle and high school students examine the choices they make, the consequences that follow each type of choice, and their ability to make for themselves positive self-affirming choices in any given situation.
Some of the topics our program covers are
Empathy - Understanding others’ emotions
Building courage and self-confidence
Concept of “empathy” while remaining true to their higher self
Today's teachers have a lot on their plates--they have to teach, manage the classroom and help their students succeed academically. We also know that by understanding and addressing students' emotional health and well-being, teachers can provide the necessary support to fulfill students' academic potential.
Here are 3 reasons:
1- Establishes and sustains an orderly environment in the classroom.
2- Allows for increased meaningful academic learning and facilitates social and emotional growth.
3- Decreases negative behaviors while increasing time spent academically engaged.
Meet The Team
Michael S. Oden, M.A.
Insight Strategist
Michael is a retired-deputy probation officer and personal development facilitator with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology who has worked with individuals and groups since 2000. In the early stages of his career, Michael taught at juvenile halls as a substitute teacher for six years and worked at juvenile probation camps for two years. As an adult deputy probation officer, trained therapist, and personal coach, he treated over 8000 emotionally broken and chemically dependent clients who have had emotional troubles for most of their lives. Michael's success rate with this population due to the Needs Based Method® is over 85%.
Alina J. Ugas, NLPP
Director of Strategic School Partnerships
Alina has worked in the health care, mental health and business entrepreneurship fields for over 35 years. She specializes in generational differences, success coaching and motivational speaking, as well as facilitating seminars on improving behavior patterns and communication blocks that hinder personal and professional productivity. Alina is a licensed practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a hypnotherapist and certified in Psychological Safety.
A hero is someone who has a purpose, is resilient and honest, perseveres in the face of obstacles and remains calm even under pressure. These leadership skills can help students achieve their goals and enjoy greater success in life.
The “Be A Hero Club” is a place where kids can learn how to be a hero every day. In this fun club, students will do activities that build character along with skills that will last a lifetime. Each of these tasks will help students build character along with skills that will last a lifetime.
