Speaker:
GLENN LIM (Spc Dip in Ed Psych, M.Socsc) is a trainer, counselor and youth ambassador specializing in youth issues. He has conducted many dynamic and engaging training sessions for parents, educators and leaders in various settings. As a multi-award winner, Glenn is recognised for his efforts in reaching out to youths. His passion is to see shattered lives restored and broken families transformed. Currently, Glenn is a Commonwealth Youth Ambassador (ASEAN) and is also serving as Managing Director at Glenn Lim Consultancy Pte Ltd,


Synopsis
STRENGTHS APPROACH TO YOUTH WORK
This module will introduce caregivers to the ‘Strengths Approach’ and ‘Strokes Theory’ which are positive approaches in connecting with young people, by learning to affirm and bring out the best in them. Applying these approaches will help generate positive motivation and resources in young people. It will explore creative ways to exploit youth culture’s ‘redemptive features’ and turn these into intervention platforms.


Details of SESSION 1 (1.5hrs):

This session will introduce parents to the ‘Strengths Approach’ of PYD & explore positive approaches to engage & develop young people according to their strengths. The lecturer will share on some youth developmental principles & highlight the importance of affirmations & encouragements in parent-child relationships. The session will include exploring creative ways to exploit youth culture’s ‘redemptive features’ and turn these into intervention platforms to generate positive motivation & resources in youth.


Details of SESSION 2 (1.5hrs):
This session will adopt a more hands-on approach to anchoring some of the strategies & techniques of capacity-building in children. The lecturer will highlight the importance of 'Positive Stroking' and its psychological implications. Demonstrations & Role-plays will be featured in an interactive & experiential manner.

Accolades of Glenn Lim

Some of his Awards include:
Masters in Social Studies(Counseling)
Commonwealth Youth Ambassador (ASEAN)
Singapore Youth Award 2005,
ASEAN Youth Award 2006,
Outstanding Young Person of the World Award 2007,
Asian Challengers and Mentors ‘Most Inspiring Mentor’ Award.


“Having personally lived through the same experiences and challenges, Glenn Lim's mentorship is perhaps one of the most effective forms of support and encouragement. He inspires them (young people at-risk) to leave their bad habits and turn
over a new leaf.”
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports

“He (Glenn) has learnt the art of harnessing what was once negative energy, and channeling it into something positive -contributing actively to positive living and youth and community outreaches.”
Ms Indranee Rajah, Government Parliamentary Committee Chairman for Home Affairs & Law. MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC

“It is certainly heartwarming to know about success stories like that of Glenn’s, who, through sheer determination, was able to overcome his dependency on drugs, stay drug-free and become a Singapore Youth Award winner in 2005…Glenn has
shown by example how determination and the love and support of family members and loved ones, helped turn his life around. His success today is also proof that given a second chance, ex-offenders can also contribute meaningfully to society.”
Associate Professor Ho Peng Kee, Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Home Affairs


“Glenn shows how we can choose to be either a positive or negative influence to those around us. His success today…together with his continued contribution to Singapore’s independent music scene, proves that you do not need drugs to be a successful, creative member of society”
Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman, Parliamentary Secretary for National Development


“He (Glenn) is an exemplary person who has channeled his artistic talents to live and promote a positive lifestyle instead of turning back to vice.”
Mr Teo Ser Luck, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Youth and Sports

“Glenn Lim, winner of the 2005 Singapore Youth Award has produced a DVD based on his own life story to promote the anti-drugs campaign. Through working with various institutions like the Prison Service, National Council against drug abuse, schools, youth & community organisations. Glenn was able to extend the reach of his DVD and spread the anti-drug message at the National level.”
RADM(NS) Lui Tuck Yew, Minister Of State for Education

28 November Appreciation Lunch

We had a good gathering of Parent Volunteers who met to celebrate yet another year of meaningful involvement with the school. Thank you parents for spending your precious Saturday morning with us! Thanks to various EXCO members for helping to get the invitation out to our parent volunteers. We also would like to appreciate our 2009 Chairman and Vice-Chairman for their generosity in hosting the lunch!
It was a good time expressing in songs, our thanks to God for His goodness. Wise words in sharing of experiences by fellow parents and Guest-of-Honor, Pastor Rebecca Ding, encourages more significant partnership. The school staff members' support in room arrangement, audio visual system and photography sessions allowed us to enjoy a comfortable event.
I am grateful to the school's principal for going through great length with her dedicated staff, Mr Kelvin Chia in the design and production of the "You Are Important" buttons. Yes, it incurred time and expenses. But our parent volunteers ...mattered! Thank you for pressing on even when the going gets tough in fulfilling this commitment to supply the buttons for this special event. The story seems to have struck a cord with some folks present. Hopefully, it will motivate us to value the people around and not take each other for granted. Have you told someone "You are Important" yet? Do come back and tell us your story be it big or small. Bless others with your life!

Welcome

I was reading a chinese comprehension passage with my P6 child and was challenged by the message conveyed. I want to share it with you.
A teacher invited the students to come forward and presented a ribbon and badge telling them "You Are Important". After that, each student was given 3 more sets to give away to other people who are important to them. A student thought about a neighbor who had been helping him with his school work and decided to give it the 3 sets to him. This neighbor took it graciously and was briefed to pass the other 2 sets to someone else who are important to him. He thought of his boss who although had been rather grumpy, but was very creative in his work. He accepted it and was thinking about who to give that 3rd set to. When he got home, he went to his son and apologise for not spending enough time with him because of his work commitment and told him,
"You are important."
His son broke down and wept. Through his tears and sobs, he confided that he had actually planned to run away from home that night because he did not know if he mattered to this family. But he did not need to carry out his plan because he knew the answer now.

Each person is valuable and important. But it is unfortunate that many do not feel that way! As It would be appropriate to tell parent volunteers at our Appreciation Lunch, "You Are Important", I thought it would be so meaningful to propagate a positive message in our community. Hence this project is born.

This blog is set up for you to share your own experience of sharing this positive statement with people in your life! Go ahead and tell us. You can bless others with your story too.