Group products for adolescent male psych patients? Help!

[ClaraRedheart, BSN, RN]

We have a group teaching project due during our psych rotation for adolescent males. There will be three of us, two females and a male. We need to come up with something quickly, and I have an idea... It's only half-baked, so I need some ideas to help make it something worthwhile.

I thought we would do the teaching project in the gym while playing a game of horse. (Free-throw from a certain point to get a shot). If they hit, then they have to state a hope that they have, and how that they can achieve it. If they miss, state a fear that they have and how to avoid it. And of course... if they miss the second time, we'll let them share their hopes.

What do you think? I want to provide them with a handout asking these questions that they can fill out prior to the game. Maybe I can maybe find some inspirational quotes to write on the handout like "Shoot for the moon and you'll at least fall among the stars" for it if that isn't too cheesy.

So... please be honest, is this a good idea or not? Any ideas for a better idea or to make this idea better? Thanks so much!

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

i like it. there will be a real minimum of eye contact, which helps when you're trying to get an adolescent to talk (this is why most good conversations occur in cars). you might say, "they share..." rather than "they have to say ...", sounds less coercive.

you can also look up "thorns, roses, and buds." we use that in scouts a lot as a way to facilitate communication on what may be touchy topics.