Experiential Education Programming

Lets Work Together!!!
(Teambuilding/Leadership)

This program will have your students actively working together in a group. We work with your students to create group unity through games focused on communication, trust, leadership, cooperation, teamwork, increasing self-esteem and creativity. During the program youth will get the chance to work in small groups, large groups and pairs where they will be asked to complete different tasks. Once the task has been completed we process the skills needed to reach the ultimate goal. During the program youth will experience improvisation, building paper towers, creating inventions, learning interesting facts about their peers, and more.

Relationship’s Aren’t Easy
(Healthy Relationships/ Dating Violence)

In today’s society dating violence is an issue that is being brought to teens’ attention on a consistent basis. This program is designed to help teens identify the difference between healthy/unhealthy relationships. Our program focuses on interactive discussions on media influences, peer pressure, personal rights, self-esteem, the cycle of abuse and more. This program is designed to make teens aware of the different methods of abuse and ways in which to help themselves or others who might be in an unhealthy relationship. Through experiential activities such as case studies, Relationship Questionnaires, Relationship Bill of Rights, we work to build awareness and confidence in teenagers to make wise choices when they begin the dating process.

Clothesline Project

The Clothesline Project is a presentation honoring survivors and/or the memory of those women/men who have suffered from domestic/sexual violence. We discuss the history of the clothesline project, how it was originated, and purpose. The presentation is modeled with a clothesline of t-shirts created by the survivors or in memory of those abused that are hung for demonstration. Individuals who are survivors of violence have the opportunity to add to our clothesline project by creating and contributing a t-shirt. This is a very moving presentation and clinical support from Response is always provided.

Lets Talk About Sex!
(Sexuality and Comprehensive Sex Education)

Our comprehensive sex education program covers three main areas of interest: Male/Female anatomy with models, general information on the most common STI/STD seen today along with treatment options, the final portion includes the most common methods of contraceptives along with a condom demonstration. Students will be given all the information needed so they can make educated decisions about safer sex. We provide a safe open environment where students are encouraged to ask questions. This program also introduces youth to Response’s Teen clinic where we provide teen sexual health care services.

Put Down Your Fist!
(Bullying)

The focus on bullying has become a growing issue among youth. Our bullying program opens up discussion about why bullying continues to remain such a prevalent issue among our youth. We explore ways in which we can prevent bullying situations through role-playing and interactive dialogues. Our program takes an in-depth look at the newer methods of cyber-bullying and the effects it can have on youth today. Students leave this program with a knowledge about what bullying truly means, tools to help prevent bullying from occurring, the effects different forms of bullying can have on individuals, and the confidence to stand up and start making a difference in the peer group around them!

Mirror Mirror…
(Body Image/ Eating Disorders) 

This program not only focuses on the most common forms of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating) but opens up discussion about reasons why teens suffer from such serious and life threatening illnesses.We discuss media, family and peer influences, along with self-esteem. Through an interactive process using personal reflection, magazine collages and more we open up a safe environment for teens to explore the reality of these serious illnesses and ways to build their self-confidence. Finally, we discuss resources and tips for approaching someone with an eating disorder.