Erica Pitman, the author of the SMILES Program* (Simplifying Mental Illness + Life Enhancement
Skills), has generously provided the following downloadable resources to assist others to
implement the program in their local area. She writes "I recommend that the program be
delivered as it has been designed, over three consecutive days, using the suggested daily plan.
This has proved to be a very effective format (see program evaluation contained in the
information & guidelines section). The life skills activities are appropriate for use in
individual counselling sessions, may be adapted for use with other populations and have all
been used successfully with adults as well as children."
When delivering a SMILES Program (or similar) it will be the responsibility of the facilitating team
and sponsoring organisation to ensure that current Child Protection Policies/Legislation and
Reporting Requirements are adhered to; to ensure adequate insurance cover (eg. workers compensation,
professional indemnity, professional liability); and to ensure adequate program and clinical
supervision processes are implemented.
Should you use any part of the program in any form or by any means please acknowledge the
author, Erica Pitman, in full.
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| The entire SMILES Program can be downloaded by clicking on the following link.
Be aware that this file may take several minutes to download due to the size of the file. Use of
this download option is recommended for broadband connections only.
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5.6MB
Entire Program
(zip file) |
| SMILES Program (by section) |
Section One: Introduction, Information & Guidelines
* Please read Information & Guidelines below before using any of the material |
522kb
(zip file) |
| Program Header page |
Download 41kb PDF file |
| Acknowledgements, Author & Disclaimer |
Download 39kb PDF file |
| Contents |
Download 53kb PDF file |
| Guidelines Header |
Download 34kb PDF file |
| Information & Guidelines |
Download 345kb PDF file |
| Resources & Budget |
Download 69kb PDF file |
| Suggested Daily Plan |
Download 90kb PDF file |
| Background Music |
Download 65kb PDF file |
| Singing |
Download 66kb PDF file |
Section Three: Forms
Each form is saved as a 'protected document. To make changes 'unprotect' the document.
Refer to Information & Guidelines section for further details. |
975kb
(zip file) |
| Forms Header page |
Download 33kb PDF file |
| Flyer |
Download 116kb Word doc |
| Interview Form |
Download 210kb Word doc |
| Facilitator Assessment Form |
Download 190kb Word doc |
| Mentor Application Form |
Download 122kb Word doc |
| Evaluation Form |
Download 141kb Word doc |
| Parent/Guardian Evaluation Form |
Download 121kb Word doc |
| Facilitator Attendance & Notes Record |
Download 130kb Word doc |
| Evaluator's Program Record |
Download 139kb Word doc |
| Certificate of Attendance |
Download 157kb Word doc |
| 'It's Good to be Me' Cards |
Download 94kb PDF file |
| Section Four: Handouts |
2.08MB
(zip file) |
| Handouts Header page |
Download 33kb PDF file |
| Facilitator/Mentor Guidelines |
Download 42kb PDF file |
| Children's Group Guidelines |
Download 39kb PDF file |
| Adolescent Group Guidelines |
Download 39kb PDF file |
| The 'Innerview' |
Download 38kb PDF file |
| 'How Are You' Faces |
Download 1099kb PDF file |
| Feelings Diagram |
Download 40kb PDF file |
| Mental Illness Worksheet |
Download 40kb PDF file |
| Depression Worksheet |
Download 38kb PDF file |
| Bipolar Worksheet |
Download 39kb PDF file |
| Schizophrenia Worksheet |
Download 41kb PDF file |
| Treatments Worksheet |
Download 41kb PDF file |
| Enhancing Mental Health |
Download 147kb PDF file |
| 'Children on a Tree' |
Download 478kb PDF file |
| Home Play Activity Sheet |
Download 41kb PDF file |
| Problem Solving Formula |
Download 73kb PDF file |
| Section Five: Appendices |
206kb
(zip file) |
| Appendix Header page |
Download 35kb PDF file |
| Bibliography |
Download 110kb PDF file |
| SMILES Program Information Sheet |
Download 85kb PDF file |
| Living On The Edge When Your Brother Has Schizophrenia - Erica Pitman, Carers NSW - First National
Conference for Siblings Australia Inc., 2004 |
Download 62kb PDF file |
* The SMILES Program materials listed on this website have been provided by Erica Pitman.
While every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in the SMILES Program & Manual
(electronic or otherwise) is as up to date and accurate as possible, it is intended as a guide only.
Erica Pitman or AICAFMHA cannot be held responsible for any damage, action taken, or loss arising out of the contents
of this program or manual.
The resource materials have not been evaluated by the COPMI Project or AICAFMHA. The inclusion
of a resource material is in no way to be taken as an endorsement or recommendation
of that product. The COPMI Project and AICAFMHA take no responsibility for the
accuracy of the information provided. Views and recommendations expressed in these
resource materials are not necessarily the views and recommendations of the
COPMI Project or AICAFMHA.
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