Get GRIT Program Workshops

The word grit is often used to describe resilience, perseverance and determination. The Get GRIT Program aims to develop grit and more. GRIT is an acronym for:

Getting Along,

Resilient Thinking,

Identifying Emotions, and

Taking Charge.

These four key elements will teach students how to master the skills needed to thrive and reach their full potential in learning and life.

Getting Along

Students will learn how to;

Establish and develop positive connections.
Maintain healthy and supportive relationships.
Effectively navigate social settings.
Recognise and appreciate different perspectives.
Communicate effectively and listen actively.
Identify positive ways to work out disagreements.
Be an upstander against bullying behaviour.

Resilient Thinking

Students will learn how to;

Identify and understand their thoughts and thought patterns.
Recognise unhelpful 'stop' thoughts and helpful ‘go’ thoughts.
Identify thinking traps.
Catch, check, challenge and change unhelpful ‘stop’ thoughts.
Be a resilient and optimistic thinker.
Persevere to overcome frustrations.
Bounce back from adversities.

Identifying Emotions

Students will learn how to;

Identify and name their feelings.
Describe the role emotions play in providing them with information about themselves and others.
Make connections between the brain’s functioning and their own emotional experiences.
Regulate and manage their emotional responses.
Implement behavioural and cognitive positive coping skills.
Articulate and communicate what they need.