The emphasis is on nurturing healthy relationships. They also explore feelings that accompany rejection. The goal is to know how to give and take criticism, and to be able to distinguish between constructive criticism and put downs. Self-criticism and personal motivation are also reviewed. Students are encouraged to accept their own limitations.
Students already know that stress is often unavoidable.
They are shown ways to recognize stressful situations and how to manage their anger and maintain self-control in difficult circumstances. Students are shown how to handle conflicts in a mature and responsible way. They learn about the basic psychological needs people have and how bias and stereotypes influence our thinking. Students are assisted in developing problem solving strategies that encourage personal responsibility. Students learn how to explore their options when faced with personal decisions.