A Social-Emotional Foundation
Our fall events begin by focusing on the individual and then radiating outwards to explore the increasingly larger spheres of influence we exist in. For teen attendees, these events build trust in the group and help to establish a sense of both individuality and interconnectedness. For teen leaders, these events familiarize them with planning and organizing Real Talk events as a team, developing their own activities, and leading and managing crowds. And for facilitators, these events draw out valuable information about teens’ personalities, backgrounds, and group dynamics.
Trust
What is Real Talk? What should we expect from each other?
Personality
What is my disposition? How do our differences benefit each other?
Family
How was I raised? How do our backgrounds influence our outlooks?
Friends
What is a good friend? How do our friends influence our behavior?
Relationships
What is a healthy relationship? What is consent? What does abuse look like?
Community
What is our community like? What is an ideal community? How do we get there?
Identity
How are we identified? What is intersectionality? How does society influence us?
Gratitude
How are we privileged? What have we learned? What are we thankful for?