SHOOK MAN
WORKSHOPS
PSHE COMPLIANCE
Shook Man workshops are designed to support UK primary and high schools in achieving their PSHE goals.
1. Emotional Resilience
Understanding and Managing Emotions
PSHE Goals Addressed:
Helping students identify and navigate their emotions.
Teaching coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and self-doubt.
Building a positive and confident sense of self.
How Shook Man Helps:
Shook Man makes emotions less abstract, offering a relatable way to explore inner fears and feelings.
Through interactive workshops, students learn to name, embrace, and better understand their emotions, which builds emotional literacy—a key component of resilience.
By normalising all emotions, even “negative” ones like fear or sadness, students gain tools to manage challenges in a healthy, constructive way.
2. Confidence
Embracing Authenticity and Self-Worth
PSHE Goals Addressed:
Encouraging individuality and confidence in self-expression.
Promoting self-esteem and acceptance of personal uniqueness.
Helping students make independent decisions and resist peer pressure.
How Shook Man Helps:
Students learn that true confidence comes from being authentic, not perfect, fostering greater self-acceptance.
Workshops create a safe space for self-expression, helping students recognise their value beyond external validation.
Role-playing and guided activities empower students to take ownership of their choices and actions.
3. Empathy
Cultivating Connection and Compassion
PSHE Goals Addressed:
Teaching students to understand and value others’ emotions.
Supporting the development of positive, respectful relationships.
Preventing bullying by fostering awareness and empathy for shared human experiences.
How Shook Man Helps:
By helping students connect with their own emotions, Shook Man naturally fosters empathy for others.
Workshops encourage open conversations about common struggles, helping students feel less alone and more connected.
Emphasising vulnerability and honest communication helps students build stronger, healthier relationships.
4. Additional Benefits
Mental Health Awareness: Workshops address anxiety, self-esteem, and emotional well-being in a relatable and age-appropriate way.
Life Skills: Tools and concepts learned in workshops equip students to handle future challenges with confidence.
Inclusivity: The universal nature of Shook Man ensures every student feels seen and included, regardless of background or ability.