Our School of Psychology recently organised the Reset and Recharge Teen Emotional Management Growth Camp to help secondary students deal with the stresses of growing up.
Held in collaboration with Home Dynamics Berhad, the camp focused on helping the teenagers aged 13 to 17 to understand themselves better and manage their emotions, stress and mental energy through experiential and activity-based learning.
Key activities introduced participants to emotional awareness, the Emotion Thermometer, emotion naming, breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as practical approaches to handling stressful situations. Participants were also encouraged to explore how factors such as academic demands, sleep, social experiences, mobile phone use, and gaming can affect their mental energy.
More so, the programme provided our Bachelor of Psychology students with valuable hands-on experience in community engagement and psychological education. Under the guidance of professionals from Home Dynamics and our School of Psychology, they assisted in the facilitation of selected sessions, engaging participants, and guiding group activities. Through the camp, our students had the opportunity to apply psychological concepts within a practical setting while strengthening their communication, teamwork, leadership, empathy, and professional helping skills.
The programme concluded by encouraging participants to reflect on their own emotional and energy levels, identify factors that may drain their energy, and develop practical ways to recharge and maintain their well-being.
Chew Yong Peng
Lecturer, School of Psychology
Licensed Counsellor
