Year 1
Session 1: Getting Started
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of group
- Start getting to know each other
- Understand expectations and hopes for the year
- Get excited for the year to come!
Session 2: Transitions
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 Jewish ritual
- Friendship
Session 3: Healthy Relationships
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Recognize healthy (non-romantic) relationships in our lives
- Identify the qualities of a healthy friendship
- Understand the importance of healthy friendships and how they can support us
Session 4: Self-Compassion
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Raise awareness around how we think about ourselves and treat ourselves
- Make space to explore our strengths and great things about ourselves
- Learn about self-care
Session 5: Bodies and Expression
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Explore and critique media messages about trans bodies (beauty ideals)
- Understand that there is no “right” way to be trans/non-binary
- Recognize the importance of taking care of our bodies
Session 6: Mental Health
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Diminish stigma around discussing mental health
- Learn about mental health risk factors and stats for cis and trans teens
- Learn about resources to support mental health wellness/crisis intervention
- Explore coping mechanisms and internal strengths to cope with mental health issues
Session 7: Sex, Dating, and Intimacy
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Identify what we look for in romantic partners
- Understand boundaries and warning signs of abuse
- Understand consent
Session 8: My People/Our People
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Understand our own identities
- Explore how our various identities impact/interact with each other
- Learn about trans Jewish role models
- Meet/hear from trans Jews today
Session 9: Closing and Reflection
Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Process the year’s end
- Reflect on our year together
- Express group appreciation
Year 2
Session 1: Welcome [Back] to Tzelem
Session 2: I am Becoming: Goals and Personal Growth
Session 3: Self-Care
Session 4: Connection and Communication
Session 5: Sexuality and Desire
Session 6: [More] Mental Health
Session 7: Our History
Session 8: Activism and Power
Session 9: Closing
Optional Session: Risk taking
Additional Sessions:
Soul
Body
Identity
Wisdom
Courage
Stress
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