Covid Catch-Up: Communicating, Dating, and Relating for High School Boys

With the understanding that the Covid lockdown had a significant impact on the social and emotional growth of young people, we created this version of our training to focus on solutions to many common (and challenging) social situations that young people find themselves in today. In addition, we introduce physical self-defense training for worst-case scenarios.

BOYS LEARN:

Awareness

• The power of nonverbal messages
• The importance of respecting someone’s wishes
• The cultural messages we receive about masculinity and femininity
• Respectful ways to interact with girls
• A clear understanding of what constitutes sexual harassment
• The tools to recognize potential danger
• The keys to consent

Assertiveness

• Techniques for properly confronting situations
• Being an effective ally
• How to read body language
• Skills to channel anger
• Techniques for defusing potential problems

Physical Techniques

• Blocking punches
• Defensive counter-attacks