1. Relationship and Goal Setting Curriculum Today’s Topic – Ground Rules, Goal Setting, and Love

2. Introduction This program is designed to focus on the connection between healthy choices and the success of these choices as it pertains to dating and relationship progression. The focus remains on goal setting, so you can build positive relationships in dating. The focus remains on goal setting, so you can build positive relationships in dating. All conversations must remain in context with the discussion and refrain from any inappropriate comments or gestures please. All conversations must remain in context with the discussion and refrain from any inappropriate comments or gestures please.

3. Ground Rules No namesNo names Don’t reveal personal information you haven’t cleared first.Don’t reveal personal information you haven’t cleared first. Raise your hand if instructedRaise your hand if instructed One person talking at a time – no side conversationsOne person talking at a time – no side conversations Keep giggling to a minimum – uncomfortableKeep giggling to a minimum – uncomfortable No inappropriate use of slang terms or sexually related languageNo inappropriate use of slang terms or sexually related language

4. Goal Setting What is a goal?What is a goal? What do we need to do to be successful in reaching our goals?What do we need to do to be successful in reaching our goals? Why do so many people fail in achieving their goals?Why do so many people fail in achieving their goals? Should we protect our goals from sabotage?Should we protect our goals from sabotage? Ex: New Years Eve GoalsEx: New Years Eve Goals

5. 5 Year Goals10 Year Goals Drivers License Get a car Graduate High School Get into College Get a job Have a boyfriend/girlfriend Buy a new car Travel/Vacations Graduate College Career $$$$ Significant Relationship Get Married Start a Family

6. Know What you Want Before… 1. Know what you want in a relationship1. Know what you want in a relationship 2. Know why you want these things and the consequences that may follow them2. Know why you want these things and the consequences that may follow them 3. Know them before you begin a relationship3. Know them before you begin a relationship 4. Know how to tell your partner these things at the start of the relationship4. Know how to tell your partner these things at the start of the relationship Copyright 2003 K. Weiss

7. Love – Where do we get it? Mom and DadMom and Dad GrandparentsGrandparents FriendshipsFriendships Adult relationshipsAdult relationships What happens if you don’t feel loved and how do you see kids today seeking love?

8. Sexual Expression Sex was designed to feel good, however if you are not mature or ready for the sexual advancements, then it can create a whirlwind of emotions that are unpleasant. How does our media play a role with Sexual Expression???? Name calling in High School- Why do you think so many people are labeled in High School by their behaviors? Why don’t adults act in this same manner?