Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course

    • Message From the Instructor

    • Pre- Survey (Student)

    • Pre-survey (Parents)
  • 2

    STUDENT SECTION --SECTION #1" MANAGING EXPECTATIONS

    • Thrive-Student-parent-communication-diversion workbook- fill in the blank format

    • Managing Expectations

  • 3

    STUDENT SECTION - Section#2: GREATEST CHALLENGES

    • Section 2: Greatest Challenges - "Getting Real"

    • Section #2: Life Challenges

    • Section #2: Parents / Guardians / Family Challenges

    • Section#2: Friends / Relationship Challenges

    • Section #2: School / Other Challenges

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #3: INFLUENCES

    • Section #3: Lesson Introduction

    • Section #3: Video - "Power of Influence"

    • Section#3: Effects of Influence

    • Who do you hang out with? / How do they influence you?

    • How do you influence others?

  • 5

    STUDENT SECTION - Section #4: Communication with Parents

    • Section #4: Lesson Introduction

    • Section #4: Normal Situations

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #5: VALIDATION - LOVE LANGUAGE QUIZ

    • Section #5: Lesson Introduction

    • 5 Love Language Quiz for Teens - by Gary Chapman
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    STUDENT SECTION - Section#6: PASSIONS / INTERESTS / GOALS

    • Section #6: Lesson Introduction - 'What are you Passionate about - Like Doing

    • What are you involved in now? List them in the your workbook.

    • Section #6: Goals - Introduction

    • Section #6: Short Term Goals

    • Section #6: Mid-Term Goals

    • Section #6: Long Term Goals

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #7: HOMEWORK

    • Section #7: Homework Assignment - Interview Family Member / Friend

    • Interview Form
  • 9

    BOTH STUDENT & PARENT - Section #8 #8: STUDENT - PARENT / GUARDIAN COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY

    • Section #8: Lesson Introduction

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #9: UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR

    • Section #9: Lesson Introduction

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #10: IDENTIFYING EMOTIONS / TRIGGERS

    • Section #10: Lesson Introduction (TG-10.1.1 - 10.1V)

    • Section #10: Video "Identifying Emotions"

    • Section #10: Common Triggers & Causes of Strong Emotions

    • Section 10: Triggers - Name the Emotion and How it Makes You Feel

    • Section #10: Triggers - How Do You Normally Respond- Want to Respond (10.6V - G-directing to complete)
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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #11: COPING TECHNIQUES

    • Section #11: Coping Skills Overview

    • Section #11: Immediate Coping Skills

    • Section 11: Long term Coping Skills

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #12: SUPPORT SYSTEMS

    • Section #12: Importance of having a healthy support system

    • Section #12: Support systems - Family

    • Section #12: Support Systems – Friends

    • Section #12: Support Systems - Professionals

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #13: RISK & CHOICES

    • Section 13: Lesson Introduction

    • Section #13: Positive Risks

    • Section #13: “Bad Risks” (C-13.5 - G- 13.6 directing- go to Section 13.

    • Section #13: "UGLY RISKS"

    • Section #13: Risk & Consequences

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #14: ACTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

    • Section #14: Lesson Introduction

    • Section #14: Action & Accountability Chart

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #15: SUBSTANCE MISUSE & 5 STAGES of ADDICTION

    • Section #15: Lesson Introduction

    • Section #15: Common Substances Used by Teens

    • Section #15: Effects of substance use for Teens

    • Section #15: Common reasons “Why” teens experiment or use substances

    • Section #15: 5 Stages of Addiction

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    STUDENT SECTION - Section #16: REAL TESTIMONY FROM A REAL TEEN EXPERIENCE

    • Section #16:Real Testimony from a Real Teen Experience

    • Section #16: Video - Real Testimony from a Real Teen Experience

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    PARENT / GUARDIAN SECTIONS

    • Parent / Guardian - WELCOME - ADDRESSING GREATEST FEARS

    • Risk and Protective Factors

    • REASONS FOR HIGH RISK BEHAVIOR

    • TEEN INFLUENCES

    • COMMUNICATION

    • HEALTHY BOUNDARIES

    • SUBSTANCE USE - WHAT TO LOOK FOR

    • VALIDATION - 5 LOVE LANGUAGES

    • Gary Chapman - "Love Language" quiz - Download and complete

    • STUDENT - PARENTS / GUARDIANS COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY

    • Substance use - Lesson Introduction

    • Section #15: Teen Substance Misuse Overview & 5 Stages of Addiction

    • Section #16: REAL TESTIMONY FROM A REAL TEEN EXPERIENCE
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    Next steps - BOTH STUDENT - PARENT / GUARDIAN

    • Post Survey (Student)

    • Post-survey (Parents)

    • Proof of Completion Steps for Diversion Students / Families

    • Additional Resources
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    Educational information fact sheets on common substances

    • Marijuana- Informational fact sheet

    • Alcohol - Information fact sheet

    • Prescription drug use - Informational fact

    • Teen substance use - Informational fact sheet

    • Quit Vaping craving / withdrawal - Information fact sheet

    • Quit Vaping Plan of Action - Form (for information to assist with filling out the plan - use the link at the bottom of the form)