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Relationship And Family Skills

Creating Lasting Family Connections: Getting Real

Students will learn that open, honest, and respectful sharing of thoughts and feelings is "getting real." They will build communications skills by role-play and practicing I-messages, will learn to differentiate between intimate and defensive responses, and identify feelings associated with each response. A corresponding parent course is also available.

Audiences: Grades 6-12, parents
Program author: Council on Prevention and Education: Substances, Inc.
Evidence-based: Yes
Number of sessions: 6 - 8