1. Opening Prayer Lord, help us to listen with open minds and hearts
as we begin our Mind, Body, and Spirit Retreat
Day. Help us to learn something new today. Guide
us, Lord, to learn the skills necessary to build
healthy relationships with our families and friends,
as we follow your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
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2. Day Two Theme: Healthy Relationships
Self Acceptance
Friendship
Communication
Relationships
Healthy Relationships
Unhealthy Relationships
Internet Safety
On-line Information
Protecting privacy
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Day Two Continued...
Bullying
Types
Survival Skills
Being Healthy
Physically
Mentally
Emotionally
Socially
Spiritually C
Group Activity: Mini-Me, Make & Take
Physical Activity: Beach Ball Challenge
Life Skill: Self Acceptance
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Self-Acceptance The ability to appreciate yourself as you are...as God made you.
Don’t be ashamed of your weaknesses.
A healthy acceptance of weaknesses means that you are not wasting energy defending them.
Be realistic about your limitations.
Focus on building your strengths.
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5. Mini-Me Accepting Strengths and Weaknesses
You have been given a cardboard cutout representing you.
Use markers to list some of your strengths on the front of the cutout.
Turn the cutout over and list some weaknesses that you feel comfortable to share.
Put the cutout around your neck, displaying whichever side you choose.
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Beach Ball Challenge
Making good choices in life is constant work, just like keeping a beach ball in the air. Never think that good choices will happen easily, or you’ll end up dropping the ball!
Presenter: Refer to Activity Summary Page for variations to this activity
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Developing Meaningful Relationships To have a friend, you need to be a friend.
Be trustworthy and honest.
Don’t gossip.
Learn how to apologize:
“I’m sorry I hurt your feelings. It
won’t happen again. What can I do
to make up for it?”
Have a good sense of humor!
Choose friends who share your values.
Bring your friends home for your parents to meet.
Don’t be afraid to say “no” to a friend or stand up for what you know is right.
Be willing to model Catholic values.
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8. Signs of A Possibly Unhealthy Relationship
Someone is making fun of you or putting you down.
You are hiding activities you do with someone from your family.
Someone who is not the same age as most of your friends is suddenly giving you a lot of attention.
You feel someone is trying to get you to do something that you know is wrong?
You feel controlled.
You feel bullied.
You are being asked to keep secrets.
It is difficult for you to get out of a relationship.
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9. Bullying Survival Skills
Don’t be ashamed or embarrassed.
Remember that bullying is not permanent.
Understand several facts about bullies.
Try to blend in.
Tell a school official.
Get active.
Use specific responses to deal with the bully:
Laugh along
Change the subject
Roll with it
Be assertive
Learn verbal self defense
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10. The Wonders of the World Wide Web
Fast and Convenient
Excellent resource for:
Learning
Communicating
Entertainment
Fun
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Blogging Gone Bad!
Be cautious when using internet online communities.
What you type stays on the internet forever.
What you mean to say might be read in a different way.
Ask yourself: How would I feel if my parents or my teachers read this?
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Keys to Maintaining a Healthy Body Corinthians 6:13 - “The body is not for immortality, but for the Lord, and the Lord is for the body.”
Nourishment
Sleep
Prayer
Exercise
Play
Laughter
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Healthy Eating
What do you need for a growing body?
What are carbohydrates, proteins, fats?
How often should you eat?
What are healthy snacks?
How much food does a growing body need?
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Sleep Is Not Optional
Children of all ages need sleep to grow. Growth hormones are released during deep sleep.
Brains need sleep! Brains recharge during sleep.
People vary on how much sleep they need. Middle school students are encouraged to get about 9 hours each night.
Avoid stimulating activities at least 1 hour before bedtime.
Reduce caffeine intake at least 6 hours before bedtime.
Know what relaxes you, like turning off the television/computer and reading a book.
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Different Ways to Pray
Spoken prayer
Memorized Prayer
Conversation with God – Speaking
and Listening
Scripture
Meditation
Silently relaxing in the presence of
God
Contemplation
Thinking of the life events of Mary
and Jesus
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16. Good health choices demonstrate respect for God’s gift of life!
Prayer, exercise, good relationships, and healthy sleeping and eating habits can help develop a healthy mind, body, and spirit!
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17. Make and Take Activity Presenter: Refer to Activity Summary Page
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