RAD: Recognize Accept Do​
A Social Emotional Program for Young People
How RAD works
Recognize, Accept and Do what is important to you!
Simple lessons and engaging activities
that teach skills for life.
About RAD
RAD is for everyone!
RAD (Recognize, Accept, Do) is a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for young people. It is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
The program is easy to follow and can be used individually or in a group. The concepts are easy to grasp and no prior knowledge is needed.
RAD is a universal SEL resource, designed to promote overall well-being, not just to address specific mental health conditions. Clinicians may choose to use RAD in a therapeutic setting, but in RAD is not specific to these environments. Rather, RAD is for everyone.
Rooted in behavioral science, RAD’s approach is flexible and effective for both those with and without mental health disorders, making it a valuable tool for improving overall mental health outcomes. In addition, RAD is focussed on helping individual perform meaningful value directed actions to improve individuals quality of life.
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How RAD works
Each module explains an important feature of RAD and includes activities that supplement the learning presented on the webpages. The lessons are ready-to-implement and require no prior knowledge or preparation. RAD is also about doing. As you learn about the ideas behind RAD, you will be challenged to apply the concepts to your own life.