MODULE 1 Making a Difference! Be Proud! Be Responsible!

Overview Focuses on knowledge, attitudes, and prevention skills related to HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy Focuses on relationship issues, sexual behaviors, decision-making, and negotiating in difficult situations

Ground Rules Confidentiality  when people share private info, it should be kept private Show respect for yourself and others Be supportive of each other  everyone in this room has had different experiences Allow everyone to participate No Personal Stories Right to Pass Listen to Others Don’t Interrupt

Vocabulary HIV and AIDs Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Pregnancy Oral sex Anal sex Vaginal sex Vagina Penis

Brainstorming What does it mean to “make a difference?”

Make a Difference Acting on your dreams and goals Taking action Making positive changes

Brainstorming What does it mean to “be proud?”

Being Proud To be secure and confident To have self-worth, integrity, and dignity To value yourself

Brainstorming What does it mean to “be responsible?”

Being Responsible To be dependable, dedicated, reliable, committed, truthful, and trustworthy

What are the benefits of proud and responsible behaviors? Feel better about yourself Have healthier relationships Stay out of trouble Accomplish goals

Why do you think some teens your age are having sex?

What are some of the consequences of having sex?

What are some ways to prevent the negative consequences of sex?

Goals and Dreams Timeline Choose one of your goals and write it on the back of your paper. Next to it, write down 2 things that you must do in order to achieve that goal.

Goals Obstacles Goals and Dreams Timeline

What are some obstacles that can get in the way of your goals? How can we avoid these obstacles? What can you do to make sure you don’t get pregnant or get an STD like HIV?