Noticing Yourself and Others
Objectives: Participants will... Notice group dynamics more effectively. Implement ways to redirect group dynamics, as needed. Understand that their role as a TA is to lead a group.
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Session 2.6: (More) Mental Health (LGBTQ+ Group at Camp)
Objectives: Participants will . . . Identify their own beliefs about mental health. Understand the impact of societal messages and stigmas about mental health. Explore the connections between LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities and mental illness. Identify several LGBTQ+-affirming and Jewish-affirming mental health resources.
Feedback and Accountability
Objectives: Participants will... Apply skills on how and when to offer feedback. Understand their role in proactively anticipating and addressing issues before they become problems. Implement a new level of accountability that comes with their CIT role.
Session 2.5: Sexuality and Desire (LGBTQ+ Group at Camp)
Objectives: Participants will . . . Recognize the broad spectrum of romantic and sexual attraction. Understand more clearly personal desires and needs related to intimacy. List trans-affirming and accurate resources about sexuality and desire.
Session 2.4: Connection and Communication (LGBTQ+ Group at Camp)
Objectives: Participants will . . . Recognize different modes and styles of communication. Identify personal communication styles and preferences. Practice using assertive communication.
Session 2.3: Self-Care (LGBTQ+ Group at Camp)
Objectives: Participants will . . . Understand what self-care is and isn’t; Learn the origins of the concept of self-care; Share their own wisdom around self-care practices and learn those of others
De-Escalating Conflict
Objectives: Participants will... Understand different kinds of conflict that may arise among a group of children. Know when and how to de-escalate conflict between children in a group. Consider their own intervention style as they explore ways to respond to a conflict among children.
Where Am I In the Story?
Objectives: Participants will . . . Understand that the Torah, as the story of the Jewish people, continues to unfold as each generation adds their own voices and experiences. Name which Torah portion (parasha) they’re (students) assigned as well as their responsibilities in the Torah service.
Personal Boundaries, Communication, and Consent
Objectives:
Participants will . . .
Appreciate the concept of personal space and reflect on what happens to personal space in a group setting.
Navigate the basic elements of positive physical connection.
Role model clear communication to set physical boundaries.
Understand what supportive physical connection entails.
Implement ways to help facilitate positive physical connection, set physical boundaries, and provide supportive physical connection for others.