Theme: Family & Relationships
Healthy Communication in Casual and Romantic Relationships
This lesson serves as an introduction for participants to explore various components of healthy communication with casual or romantic partners. Using Sexual Script Theory (Simon & Gagnon, 1973) and Communications Theory (Fiske, 1990), participants will engage in multiple activities that help them identify ways to empower themselves while making casual and/or romantic relationship choices.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:
- Create a personal definition of healthy communication.
- Explain one benefit of establishing and evaluating one’s own sexual script.
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Group Size
This lesson is written for 12 participants and one facilitator. While it can be adapted for smaller groups, it should not be used for groups larger than 15 participants. A second facilitator is encouraged for groups larger than eight participants.
Time
105 minutes
Materials
Permanent markers (multiple colors)
Newsprint
Printer paper
5”x7” notebooks (or loose-leaf paper)
Writing utensils
Printed handouts
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