Module IV: Identifying Sources of Strength

Rationale
The aim of this module is to encourage students to revisit their strengths in order to support their
self efficacy to deal with their situation. In order to encourage a hopeful outlook, the module
serves to reinforce students’ sources of support and internal and external resources.

Objectives
• Identify personal, social, and emotional sources of strengths during and in the aftermath of the
disaster/stressful situation
• Identify their internal and external sources of strength

Materials
• Drawing of a kite (or of a vinta, windmill, a train with several carriages, a caterpillar with
several body segments, a tree, spider web, fingers, etc.)
• Blank sheets of paper
• Coloring materials

REVIEW
Does anyone remember what the three previous sessions were about? Last meeting, we talked
about our needs and how to address them. We talked about how to control our reactions and
emotions. Now let us reflect on what has helped us to move on. We are able to move on and
not continue to feel the way that we were feeling days or months ago because we have
strengths.

This is a drawing of a kite (saranggola).

Can you tell me what makes it go up in the air?

You are right, it needs the wind, it needs to be made of good material, it needs a line or a long
string, it needs a strong brace, etc. This is our way of reminding you that you have resources
within yourselves or with others that have allowed you to begin your process of recovery. Just
like a kite, you too have what it takes to fly.

ACTIVITY
Procedures
1. Can you draw a kite with a diamond with 4 parts?
2. On each part of the kite’s diamond, please write down what you think are your sources
of strength.
3. What makes you strong despite what you have gone through?
4. Can you also identify what or who acts like the wind for you?
5. Who or what helps you soar?

ANALYSIS
What have you realized about each other after that group sharing? What have you realized
about yourself? Do we have common sources of strengths?

ABSTRACTION
How are you similar to the kite? Can you think of other objects that can be a symbol for your
many sources of strength?

APPLICATION
The next time you feel weak, what can you focus on in order to remind yourself that you have a
number of sources of strength?