What You Will Learn!
- Characteristics of Healthy Relationships
- Characteristics of Unhealthy Relationships
- How to Create a Dating Safety Plan
- Identifying Resouces for Support and Help
Description
This course is designed to help teenagers understand the potential risks and dangers associated with dating. The goal of the course is to empower teenagers with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions and stay safe while dating.
Disclaimer: This course may contain sensitive content that may not be suitable for students under 18.
Module 1: Introduction to Teen Dating Safety
Lesson 1: Statistics on teen dating violence and abuse
Lesson 2: A relationship begins with the relationship you have with yourself
Lesson 3: Why date?
Module 2: Understanding Healthy Relationships
Lesson 1: Importance of healthy relationships
Lesson 2: Characteristics of healthy relationships (trust, respect, communication, etc.)
Lesson 3: Boundaries and consent in relationships
Module 3: Understanding Unhealthy Relationships
Lesson 1: Identifying red flags in relationships (jealousy, controlling behavior, etc.)
Lesson 2: Types of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual)
Lesson 3: Identifying warning signs of abusive relationships
Lesson 4: Consequences of staying in abusive relationships
Module 4: Communication Skills
Lesson 1: Effective communication in relationships
Lesson 2: Active listening
Lesson 3: Assertiveness and setting boundaries
Module 5: Online Safety
Lesson 1: Staying safe online while dating
Lesson 2: Recognizing the dangers of sexting and online predators
Module 6: Safety Planning
Lesson 1: Creating a safety plan in case of emergency or danger
Module 7: Identifying resources for support and help
Lesson 1: Hotlines and counseling
Who Should Attend!
- Adolescents
- Young Adults
