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The DNA-V model changes how we work with kids and teens. It gives professionals and parents a dynamic and easy language to talk to kids, to help them practice seeing themselves as more than the negative labels they carry, and helps them with difficult emotions they are having.
- 7 Steps for Helping School Refusal
Young people are the same. Here’s how to help fast. School...
- Video & Audio
Below is a series of simple videos that can help introduce...
- Free DNA-V Resources
We are delighted to share this DNA-V kids game for kids,...
- Book
Our books for young people on DNA-V and allied models -...
- DNA-V Scientific Publications
Scientific support and evidence base for DNA-V and ACT for...
- Training
I expect that, like me, you are upset too and wondering how...
- Adults DNA-V
DNA-V will help you to grow and overcome crises and...
- About Us
Joseph Ciarrochi is professor at the Institute for Positive...
- 7 Steps for Helping School Refusal
DNA-V is a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and positive psychology, both underpinned by behavioural science. It’s designed to help young people cope with challenges, stress and with change.
We are delighted to share this DNA-V kids game for kids, created by Sarah Mooy. Download the game. DNA-V tip sheet on making friends, for parents and carers. DNA-V tip sheet on the basics: discoverer, noticer, advisor, and values – for parents and carers. DNA-V tip sheet on social view in families. DNA-V tip sheet on the self for families and ...
16 maj 2023 · DNA-V is an evidence-based model that fosters psychological resilience and values consistent living, vitality, and success. It aims to help people manage challenges, stress, and change. DNA-V integrates principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and positive psychology, drawing from contextual behavioral science.
This workshop will introduce participants to a model of ACT specifically designed for use with children and adolescents. The DNAV (Hayes & Ciarrochi, 2015) is a non-pathology based, developmentally sensitive, contextual behavioral science model for promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of children and adolescents .
In Module 1, you’ll learn about the developmental and theoretical foundations behind DNA-V and how they can help you better understand young people’s behavior. You’ll also learn how to use a key application tool: the DNA-V disk.
Below is a series of simple videos that can help introduce young people to their DNA-V. Now you will have a way to show young people, inspire them, fire them. The videos can provide the springboard for counselling or classroom discussions.
