Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course

    • "Welcome & introduction" a message from the author, Ted Huntington

    • Workbook options

    • "Student Workbook" - Fillable Option
  • 2

    Lesson #1 - "Stress and the Body"

    • Lesson #1 - "Stress & the Body" Concepts & Objectives

    • I. Activity #1 "Everyday Life Stress"

    • II. Activity 2: Stress/ Fight or Flight

    • Video - "Fight or Flight"

    • Test your learning

    • III. "Stress" and "Chill" Modes

    • Physical Effects of Stress

    • "Chill" Mode"

    • What are some of the feeling & emotions you have during "CHILL" Mode? How do you feel physically?

    • IV. Responding -vs- Reacting

    • V. Mindfulness

    • Video- "Mindfulness 3 minute Relaxation Session"

    • Lesson #1 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Test Your Learning - Recap lesson #1
  • 3

    Lesson #2 - "Identifying Emotions"

    • Lesson #2 - "Identifying Emotions" Concepts & Objectives

    • I. Video - "Identifying Emotions (2.3)

    • Activity #1: "Facts around Emotions"

    • Identifying Common Emotions

    • II. Activity #3- Common Triggers & Causes of Strong Emotions

    • Activity #3- Identifying the Emotions we have with Triggers

    • Responding -vs- Reacting

    • III. Activity #4- Coping Skills - "Immediate coping skills"

    • Activity #4 - Long Term Coping Skills

    • IV. Activity #5 - Support Systems

    • Activity #5 - Support Systems - Friends

    • Activity #5 - Support Systems - "Professionals & Others"

    • Lesson #2 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Test your learning - Recap Lesson #2
  • 4

    Lesson 3 - "Sense of Purpose Strength of Character"

    • Lesson #3 - "Sense of Purpose - Strength of Character" Concepts & Objectives

    • Video- "This is me" (3.1.3)

    • I. Purpose and Vision

    • II. Activity #1: Interests and Passions

    • Activity #1: "What do Others say you are good at?"

    • Activity #1: "What are you involved with now?"

    • II. Goals

    • Activity #2: Short Term Goals

    • Activity #2: Mid-Term Goals

    • Activity #2: Long-Term Goals

    • III. Morals & Character- "Who Are You!"

    • Activity #3: Family Moral & Character Values

    • Activity #3: Close Friends Morals & Character Values

    • Activity #3: Your Relationship Titles & Heritage

    • Activity #3: What you Do

    • Lesson #3 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Test Your Learning : Recap Lesson # 3

  • 5

    Lesson 4 – "Influence"

    • Lesson #4 - "Influence" Concepts & Objectives

    • The Impact of Influence - Common Fears

    • Video - "The Power of Influence" (TV 4.1.3)

    • Power of Influence Continued

    • Positive or Negative ..You Decide

    • Activity #1: Influences Chart"

    • Activity #1: Influences Chart- "Positive or Negative"

    • Activity #1 - Influences Chart- "Types of Sources"

    • You are an "Influencer!

    • Activity #2 - Influencer Chart - "How do YOU influence others"

    • Lesson #4 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Test your learning - Recap Lesson #4
  • 6

    Lesson #5 - "Risk and Choices"

    • Lesson Concept

    • Activity #1- Risks Chart - "GOOD RISKS"

    • Activity #2 - Medium & High Risk - Examples of Risk - Activity -2 chart

    • Activity #3 - Risk Assessment - "Consequences for SELF & OTHERS"

    • Lesson #5 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Test your learning - Recap Lesson #5
  • 7

    Lesson 6 - "Optimism"

    • Lesson #6 - "Optimism" Concepts & Objectives

    • Video - "The Ultimate Optimist" (TV-6.2 6.2.1 - Ted will include the title in the video)

    • Optimism -vs- Pessimism

    • Activity #1 - Change and Control

    • Activity #2 - Examples of Pessimistic & Optimistic Thinking Concepts - Re-Directing Negative Thoughts

    • Lesson #6 Objectives Recap

    • Test your learning - Recap Lesson #6
  • 8

    Lesson 7- "Taking Active Responsibility"

    • Lesson #7 - "Taking Active Responsibility" Concepts & Objectives

    • Activity #1 -Action / Accountability Chart

    • Activity #2 - Pro-active Plan- "Avoid Procrastination"

    • Activity #2 - Pro-active Plan "Focus on Consistency"

    • Activity #2 - Pro-active Plan - "Empower Your Passions" (T-7.3.9 - C-7.3.10 direct with G- 7.3.11)

    • Activity #2 - Pro-active Plan - "Ways to Help & Empower Others"

    • Activity #3 - Connect with Positive & Pro-active People

    • Lesson #7 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Test your learning- Recap Lesson #7
  • 9

    Lesson 8—"Substance Misuse & Just the facts...You Decide"

    • Lesson #8 - "Substance Misuse & Just the facts...You Decide" Concepts & Objectives

    • Activity #1 - Facts: - "Common Substances Used By Teens"

    • Activity #2 - Facts: - "Effects of Substance Use for Teens

    • Activity #3 - Facts: - "Common Reasons for Teen Substance Use"

    • Activity #4 - "5 Stages of Addiction"

    • Activity #5 - "Real Testimony from a Real Teen Experience"

    • Activity #5 - Video - "Real Testimony from a Real Teen Experience"

    • Lesson #8 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Test your learning - Recap Lesson #8
  • 10

    Lesson #9 - "Resistance Skills"

    • Lesson #9 - "Resistance Skills" Concepts & Objectives

    • 5 Step Method for Resistance

    • Step 1 - "Say What You Mean!"

    • Step 2 - "Show it!"

    • Step 3 - "Re-Direct it!"

    • Step 4 - "Disagree firmly with respect" (T-9.2.8 - C-9.2.9)

    • Step 5 - "Take Action!"

    • Activity #1 - Resistance Strategies - "REMOVAL"

    • Activity #1 - Resistance Strategies - "It Is Not Normal!"

    • Activity #1 - Resistance Strategies - "Consequences"

    • Lesson #9 - Learning Objectives Recap

    • Untitled quiz
  • 11

    Next steps

    • Post-Program Survey