What you'll teach
Twelve modules. 16 weekly sessions.
Trading information
Two-way conversation, finding common ground, ending interactions gracefully.
Electronic communication
Phone calls, texts, social media — appropriate use and boundaries.
Choosing appropriate friends
Identifying potential friend groups based on shared interests and values.
Appropriate use of humour
Reading social feedback, when to be funny, when not.
Starting & joining conversations
Entry and exit strategies for peer group conversations.
Good sportsmanship
Cooperation, taking turns, handling winning and losing.
Get-togethers
Planning, hosting and managing peer get-togethers successfully.
Handling arguments
De-escalation, perspective-taking, and repair after conflict.
Changing a bad reputation
Strategies for adolescents starting over socially.
Handling teasing
Verbal comebacks, body language, when to disengage.
Handling bullying
Distinguishing bullying from teasing, safe responses, adult support.
Handling rumours & gossip
Source identification, social media, and recovery strategies.
Note: The School-Based track does not include the romantic relationships module from the Young Adults curriculum — it is designed for adolescents in school settings.