Training and Consulting

Research indicates that teen dating violence is on the rise. Relationship violence is not only physical, but consists of emotional, verbal and sexual abuse. Teens need to become aware of the signs and symptoms of dating violence so that they do not become victims or perpetrators of violent relationships. Teens also need to develop a strong sense of identity so that they are confident enough to avoid unhealthy relationships. The workshop presents new learning on   how to identify "red flags" of abusive relationships, methods of interfacing with abusive relationships, how to develop healthy relationships, and methods to support peers who are at risk for dating violence.  

Adolescents are exploring their identities and making decisions about their future education, career and social roles. Society expects people to be successful, productive and service oriented, yet very little attention is given to youth on value assessment. Schools emphasize character building and citizenship, yet adolescents also need to learn how to explore their own values and develop intrinsic motivation for "doing the right thing." One of the first questions we ask someone in our culture upon meeting them is "what do you do for a living?"-not-" What do you value or what is important to you in the world?" This workshop focuses on helping teens identify the various stages of moral development and the environmental factors that have impacted their personal values. The workshop strives to help teens make a connection between understanding values and making meaningful contributions to the world.