Real Love Teen Healthy Dating Group
“You’re hot then you’re cold. You’re yes then you’re no. You’re in then you’re out. You’re up then you’re down.” -Katy Perry
Teen dating can feel confusing for teens and their parents.
Help is here.
Hey Teens,
Wouldn't it be cool to know the in's and out's of dating without relying on TikTok, Threads or trial and error?
Hey Parents,
Wouldn't you love it if your teen was equipped with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in dating relationships?
Part 1 Topics
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Self-awareness: acknowledging personal strengths, weaknesses and blindspots, recognizing outside influences, clarifying values and goals, building healthy friendships, combatting peer pressure, managing moods and emotions.
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Developing healthy romantic relationships: understanding attraction, exploring body image and building positive dating relationships.
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Communication and conflict: seeing warning signs, taking time outs, fair fighting, problem-solving.
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Break-ups and broken hearts: the problem with ghosting and how to heal and move on with confidence.
Part 2 Topics
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Pacing relationships: 411 on romance, intimacy and sex, setting boundaries, navigating risky situations, consent and refusal skills.
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Problems and warnings: recognizing abuse, ways to exit safely, dating violence.
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Substance use and sexual health: special guest from the local medical community for Q&A about alcohol and drugs, STI's and pregnancy prevention and support.
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Social media: sexting realities and risks, recognizing trolls, the perils of online porn and discussing family, relationship agreements regarding using online platforms and social media.
Details:
Enrolling May 1, 2024
Space is limited
Appropriate for 13-18 year-olds using evidenced-based curriculum
Gender and LGBTQ+ inclusive and safe (if you want to participate in a LGBTQ+ group, click here)
Weekly 60-90 minute sessions
6 session for each part*
*Part 1 and 2 sign-ups are separate
Sorry, parents. You're not invited, but we will encourage your teens to be open and honest with you.
