Operation Lighthouse is a universal substance abuse prevention programme that supports the development of family and family-based life skills.
The goal of the programme is to:
1.Strengthen family bonding and establish clear standards of behaviour for parents and children
2. To increase parental understanding of themselves and their children in order to appropriately manage behaviour
3. To build developmental skills in parents and children
Family Programme
We focus on families of children that are transitioning to high school but all families are welcome to participate
Skills taught in the programme
| Skill Building for Parents | Skill Building for Children |
|---|---|
| Relationship Building | Achievement Motivation |
| Stress Management | Responsibility |
| Development of House Rules | Planning & Decision Making |
| Anger management | Conflict Resolution |
| Parental Monitoring | Resistance Skills |
Delivery Format
The programme is delivered in 5 Units. Each unit has a parent track a child track and a group family session at the end of each unit
Each unit is delivered in 2 hour sessions each
Each session is highly interactive with
- Discussions
- Relective learning exercises
- Videos
- Case studies and role plays
- Family Fun time
Families are given a certificate of Completion at the end of the programme