Teen Talk Group Norms
Well-Being
Everyone has a window of tolerance where we feel calm and grounded
Within this window we can focus, self-regulate, make decisions, and communicate effectively
Well-Being
Emotional triggers or heightened stress can activate the fight/flight or freeze responses…
Calming Strategies
1) Physical breaks
• Basic needs
• drinking water
• standing and stretching
• putting your head down
• Environment
• stepping outside
• walking to the bathroom
• visiting the counselor’s office
Well-Being
In moments of stress, calming strategies help us stay within or return to our window of tolerance
Calming Strategies
2) Mental breaks
• Focus tools
• fidget toys
• coloring pages
• doodling or drawing
• Grounding techniques
• find objects of one color
• 5-4-3-2-1 method
• breathing exercises
5 4 3 2 1
things you can see things you can touch things you can hear things you can smell
ReviewOnly
Let’s Take a Moment to… breathe in breathe out
Anonymous Question Box
Everyone must turn in a question paper at the end of each lesson
No question? Write something you learned!
• Do not write your name* (or anyone else’s name)
• Do not take anything out of the Question Box (or read from anyone else’s question paper)
• Do not submit any personal questions (about peers or instructors)
Agenda
✔ Group Norms
✔ Teen Talk Logistics
❑ Intro Survey
❑ Values: Think About It
❑ Trusted Adults
❑ Clinics & Resources
❑ Closing Routine
Intro Survey
Answer the questions quietly on your own, and raise your hand when finished
The
Think About It values
the fundamental beliefs that guide and motivate our behavior and help us to prioritize what is important
Think About It
What are some examples of personal values?
Each of us sees the world through the lens of our own personal values system!
Think About It
What are some examples of personal values?
• Honesty
• Responsibility
• Generosity
• Inclusion
• Success
• Comfort
• Pleasure
• Safety
Think About It
Where do we get our personal values?
• Equality
• Gratitude
• Loyalty
• Independence
• Honesty
• Responsibility
• Generosity
• Inclusion
• Success
• Comfort
• Pleasure
• Safety
• Equality
• Gratitude
• Loyalty
• Independence
Think About It
parent(s)
SELF
Think About It personal values
society siblings
Think about whether you AGREE or DISAGREE with each statement and why
• There are no “right” or “wrong” answers –everyone has their own opinions and feelings
media school
(fundamental beliefs)
religion culture community experiences
friends trusted adults role models
family
• Remember our Group Norms –listen respectfully when peers are sharing
• Pick a side! – there is no “middle” option, but you can volunteer to explain yourself
Think About It
Agree
Disagree Social media is a good source of information and advice for young people.
Think About It
Agree
People should be in love before doing anything sexual together.
Disagree
Think About It
Agree
Disagree
Parents/guardians should talk with their kids about sex and relationships.
Think About It
Figuring out our personal values can be challenging…
…but they are especially relevant when making decisions about sex and relationships.
Trusted Adult Communication
Who are some trusted adults that a young person might turn to for guidance?
Examples of trusted adults may include:
• Parent, mom, dad, stepparent, grandparent, guardian, foster parent, friend’s parent
• Older sibling, cousin, aunt, uncle, family friend
• Mentor, coach, tutor, advisor, club leader
• Teacher, principal, aide, social worker
• Doctor, nurse, counselor, therapist
• Neighbor, caregiver, community leader
Trusted Adult Communication
What are some ways to start the conversation with a parent/guardian or trusted adult?
Trusted Adult Communication
• Timing is key – try when they are not busy or distracted
• Give a head’s up – let them know you would like to talk, ask them to set aside time later
• De-personalize sensitive topics – may help to talk about a friend or something in the media
• Start simple – work up to harder questions
• It’s OK to feel nervous –they probably do too!
Back in the Day (Interview HW)
• Choose a trusted adult in your life (age 18 or older) who you feel comfortable talking with
• Interview them – use the worksheet as a guide to ask questions, listen to their answers, then write a short reflection about your conversation
• After each “Talk,” ask them to sign the worksheet
• Talk #1 due: _________
• Talk #2 due: _________
• Talk #3 due: _________
Think About It
How do we know if we are getting credible or medically accurate information?
Clinics & Resources
Think About It
How do we know if we are getting credible or medically accurate information?
Consider the purpose and quality…
Turn to a trusted resource or expert!
Examples of Health Clinics
Planned Parenthood
Kaiser Teen Clinic*
many clinics now offer telehealth appointments
* members only
Teen Health Rights
Adult permission is NOT required – but we encourage talking with an adult that you trust!
Services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL
For more information, check out: teenhealthrights.org
Teen Health Rights
• Legal access to sexual health services:
• Birth control, condoms, and emergency contraception
• Pregnancy testing, options counseling, abortion, and prenatal care
• STI testing and treatment (age 12 and older)
• All of these services can be FREE
• Schools must release students for these and other confidential medical services
Teen Talk Resources
Lesson 1 Wrap-Up
Looking Forward
Let’s Review!
• What did you learn about California laws today?
• What did you learn about your personal values?
• How many local clinics can we name as a class?
Next class…
Human Bodies
• Overview of all body systems
• Intro to sexual development
• Diagrams of pelvic anatomy (internal & external genitals)
• Discuss stages of reproduction (from conception to birth)
Self-Care Ideas:
Draw or build something
Take a walk or nap
Listen to music or a new podcast
Write a letter to a friend or relative