Practitioner Workshops Outline (Formerly CultureShift)
Practitioner Workshops Outline (Formerly CultureShift)
Practitioner Workshops Outline (Formerly CultureShift)
Summary: Guys witness overt sexism in the media: from the words and behaviors of government leaders and other powerful men to the gender wage gap in sports, from the political leaders in their history books to the ways women are portrayed in comics and video games. Guys might see gender prejudice show up in daily…
Overview: "A person’s life has three phases: the phase when their body develops, the phase when their thought develops, and the phase when their deeds develop." — Tikkune Zohar, Tikku, 19, 67a. Maimonides believed that internal balance was essential for living a healthy and fulfilling life. That is, a person must take care of their…
Summary: During high school, the relationships that teen girls form with friends are often as strong and as influential (if not more so) than the relationships they have with their family. In this session, girls think critically about the characteristics of healthy friendships and the messages the media, peers, and family members communicate about friendship…
Summary: With the March for Our Lives movement and the Women’s March, there are more and more examples of teens engaging in changemaking efforts today. Activism is beneficial for teens; psychologist Lisa Damour says that teens who participate in activism are able to develop professional skills, connect to social networks, and become more confident in…
Training Orientation: Part 1: Hugs, Hook-ups, and Harassment - Setting Healthy Boundaries at Camp. Part 2: How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky. Part 3: Hugs, Hook-ups, and Harassment - Setting Healthy Boundaries at Camp. Tools for Camp Staff:
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Explore and critique media messages about trans bodies, such as beauty ideals. Understand that there is no “right” way to be trans, nonbinary, or any kind of LGBTQ+. Recognize the importance of taking care of their body.
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Recognize storytelling as an important part of Jewish tradition and as a tool for expressing themselves and connecting with family and friends. Demonstrate appreciation of themselves, each other, and the Shevet group as a whole. Identify learnings, growth, new perspectives and/or behaviors they…
Summary: This gathering is designed for a Shevet group’s initial meeting. In this meeting, participants start working toward creating a comfortable and supportive environment for the group. While getting to know each other, they will also spend time reflecting on their own identities.
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Recognize various transitions in our lives. Identify challenges, emotions, and opportunities in transitions. Explore ways to cope with transitions, including by using Jewish rituals.