Step 1:
Purchase the book ’50 Ways to Feel Happy’ which you can also purchase at York Book Shop
Step 2:
Grab a notebook to jot down your ideas as you watch the training
Step 3:
Watch the 8 Training videos from Action for Happiness that introduce the 10 keys, hosted by Peter Harper and Val Payne. This takes about an hour in total, but is broken into short 10–12-minute chunks. Don’t rush. Take your time to process what you hear and apply it to your life before you move on. Remember, Happiness Clubs work best when we are modelling the Ten Keys to the children!
Step 4:
Watch the film hosted by Peterborough Diocese’s Charlotte Nobbs and Hope’s Sammy Jordan called ‘Running happiness clubs in 10 steps’
Step 5:
Check out the noticeboard, what we call a ‘Padlet Board’
This can be downloaded on your phone or laptop as you decide is best for you. You will find planning templates, films, colourful and practical ideas to fill your sessions
Step 6:
Make an Action Plan – How are you going to start a Happiness Club? Who do you need to speak to? This action plan form lists all you need to plan, with handy resources such as introduction letters, posters, risk assessment, top tips for running a session, example of ground rules etc. We have lots of other handy resources too; everything from letters and posters to a planning grid and a risk assessment Link
