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address those concerns.
- After watching a brief skit, participants will describe
characteristics of self-confidence, and at least two
examples of language and behaviors that “build up”
confidence or “put down” confidence. - After making a graffiti wall and having a discussion,
participants will create at least three “affirmations” for
themselves that they can use to build their self-
confidence and that can be added to their personal
poster. - Choosing Positive
Values - After analysis of activities in their communities,
participants will define at least two positive values and
identify at least two important sources of positive values
linked to their culture. - Working individually and in small groups, participants
will identify at least two cultural values important in
their communities and describe how cultural values are
acquired and how they affect their personal values. - After a forced choice activity, participants will identify at
least two guiding principles for how they want to live
and who they want to be.
2 hours- Understanding
Mental Models- After a continuum activity and discussion, participants
will identify at least one element of their mental models,
and compare it with the mental models of their peers. - Working in small groups, participants will identify and
describe at least two important influences on their
personal values.
- After a continuum activity and discussion, participants
2 hours- Stress and
Emotions- After role-playing typical situations that adolescents
might encounter, participants will identify at least three
different emotions they experience during adolescence
or young adulthood and link them to basic needs that
may be unmet. - After group sharing and discussion, participants will
identify at least one “Pet Peeve” and at least one
strategy for finding positive alternatives to getting
angry. - After brainstorming and discussion, participants will
identify at least three anger management strategies
they can use in their daily lives.
- After role-playing typical situations that adolescents
2 hours- Surviving Tough
Times- After examining the life of Nelson Mandela and
conducting peer interviews, participants will identify at
- After examining the life of Nelson Mandela and
2 hours