Curriculum Overview:

This curriculum focuses on teaching students about the importance of accountability, understanding and respecting personal boundaries, and the concept of consent. Through interactive mini-workshops, students will explore these concepts in depth, learning how to apply them in their daily lives to foster respectful and healthy interactions with others.

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This curriculum is designed to guide students through understanding and nurturing healthy relationships. It emphasizes empathy, communication, respect, and boundaries. Each lesson is structured to foster a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment, encouraging students to reflect, share, and grow through journaling and discussion.

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This curriculum is designed to help students understand the basics of nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and self-expression.

Through interactive mini-workshops, students will learn how to recognize their emotions, understand the physiological responses associated with these emotions, and express themselves in healthy ways.

The goal is to equip students with the skills to manage stress, navigate their emotions, and communicate effectively.

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This curriculum introduces Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to students, focusing on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. Through mini-workshops, students will learn practical strategies to manage emotions, navigate social interactions, and cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives.

Note - this is not intended to be therapy in any way shape or form, this is a skills-based curriculum. We suggest everyone get therapy but recognize the shortages in the healthcare system today make that a significant challenge.

This skills-based approach could be thought of as "therapy adjacent", as a way to practice and grow DBT in tandem with therapy.

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This curriculum is designed to guide students through setting personal and professional goals, understanding the importance of planning, developing skills, and exploring career options, all through the lens of social justice.

It emphasizes resilience and adaptability, particularly in times of uncertainty, while encouraging students to consider how their future aspirations can contribute to a more equitable world.

This curriculum is designed to empower middle school students with critical media literacy skills, enabling them to navigate the complex media landscape, understand the influence of media on social change and community development, recognize and counteract misinformation, and analyze media through the lens of power structures. Through interactive mini-workshops, students will engage in discussions, activities, and reflections that foster critical thinking, ethical media consumption, and proactive participation in their communities.

This curriculum is designed for students to explore the concepts of building beloved communities, creating thriving neighborhoods, and embodying the essence of being a good neighbor.

Through a series of engaging mini-workshops, students will delve into the principles of empathy, collaboration, and active citizenship, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect within their communities.

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This curriculum is designed for middle school students to provide an introduction to the concepts of cooperatives, the dynamics of employment, and the importance of labor rights.

Through engaging mini-workshops, students will explore how cooperatives operate as a unique business model, gain insights into the fundamentals of employment, and learn about the critical role of labor rights in protecting workers.

Each lesson encourages critical thinking, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the economic and social fabric of communities.

This curriculum is designed for students to understand the importance of disaster preparedness, first response, community safety, human rights, and risk assessment.

Through a series of mini-workshops, students will learn how to effectively prepare for and respond to emergencies, understand their rights and the rights of others in disaster scenarios, and assess risks in their environment.

Each lesson aims to foster a sense of responsibility, empathy, and community engagement among students.

This curriculum is designed for middle school students to empower them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to effectively intervene in harassment situations and resolve conflicts peacefully. Through interactive mini-workshops, students will explore the dynamics of harassment, the importance of empathy, communication skills, and strategies for resolving disputes. The goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful school environment where every student feels valued and empowered to contribute positively.

This curriculum is designed to introduce students to the concepts of community investment and development, with a focus on creating sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant communities.

Students will learn about the importance of civic engagement, economic development, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility through a series of interactive workshops.

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This curriculum is designed to educate students on the history and evolution of the civil rights movement today, emphasizing its relevance in today's society and the importance of active engagement in promoting equality. It also addresses how identity is used to create and perpetuate social inequality. The workshops aim to foster a sense of empathy, understanding, and responsibility among students, encouraging them to become advocates for change.

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This curriculum is designed to guide people through the process of understanding and developing their own values and identity with consideration of intersectionality.

The workshops will help students explore how various aspects of identity, such as race, gender, sexuality, culture, and socioeconomic status, intersect to shape their unique experiences and perspectives.

Through reflective writing prompts and discussions, people consider the role of diversity in their lives, recognize privilege and bias, and develop a more inclusive worldview.

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This curriculum is designed to introduce people to the concepts of power dynamics and leadership. Through a series of interactive mini-workshops, people will explore the nature of power in various contexts, understand the responsibilities of leadership, and develop skills to navigate and influence power dynamics positively. The curriculum aims to empower people to become mindful leaders and active participants in their communities.

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This curriculum is designed to inspire and educate students about social change, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement, empathy, diversity, and activism. Through exploring historical movements, understanding societal challenges, and engaging in creative problem-solving, students will be equipped to contribute positively to their communities and the world.

Workshop 1: Navigating Uncertainty in Times of Change

Description: This workshop is designed to help students understand and manage their feelings during uncertain times. By exploring their thoughts and emotions, students will learn strategies to adapt to change, overcome challenges, and maintain a positive outlook.

Overview: Through interactive activities and guided journaling, students will explore the nature of change, the concept of uncertainty, and ways to cultivate resilience and flexibility.

Workshop 2: Self-Advocacy with Compassion

Description: This workshop focuses on teaching students how to speak up for themselves and their needs while maintaining compassion and understanding for others. It highlights the importance of communication, empathy, and self-awareness.

Overview: Students will engage in activities that promote self-awareness, effective communication, and empathy. They will learn how to advocate for themselves in a way that respects both their own needs and those of others.

Workshop 3: Developing Transformational Leadership Skills

Description: This workshop aims to inspire and equip students with the skills to become transformational leaders who can inspire change and positively influence those around them.

Overview: Through discussions, role-playing, and reflective writing, students will explore the qualities of transformational leaders, understand the impact of positive leadership, and develop their own leadership skills.