Objectives:
Participants will . . .
Reflect on their experience in Rosh Hodesh.
Demonstrate appreciation of themselves and of others in the group.
Identify what they want to take from this year’s Rosh Hodesh experience, such as “learnings,” growth, new perspectives, or new behaviors.
Objectives:
Participants will . . .
Reflect on their own boundaries and communication styles within relationships
Discuss consent for intimacy and the gendered messages that people receive about
consent
Understand how to use assertive communication to articulate personal boundaries and negotiate consent in intimate relationships
Understand that there are various romantic/sexual pressures facing young people, especially in middle school, and think through how to handle these pressures
Explore Jewish ethics and personal behavior surrounding sexuality and consent
Objectives: Participants will . . . Describe what to expect from this year of Rosh Hodesh; Review Intentions and Agreements for the group Think about transitions they experience, and how to navigate them
Resources: Dealing with Difficult Times Discussion Prompts Related to Kavanaugh Investigation #MeToo Session 1 #MeToo Session 2
Sessions at a Glance. Note: After the Intimate Relationship sessions, depending on your group’s maturity level/interest and your comfort level, you might decide to lead the Pleasure/Consent and Sexualization & Objectification sessions (see 10th grade curriculum).
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…
Summary: Many high-achieving teenage girls think of self-criticism is a motivator. However, recent studies show that teens with high levels of self-compassion report less anxiety and depression, especially when facing academic stress. In this session, teens will explore how they might practice self-forgiveness and self-compassion in their lives. This exploration will be guided by the themes and…
Summary: It's the final Rosh Hodesh session together before camp ends! During this session, participants will reflect upon what they have learned and how they have changed throughout the camp session. The gathering closes with reflection, celebration, and offering each other appreciation and sharing hopes for one another’s return to home from camp, and for…
Objectives: By the end of the session, participants will be able to: Identify the emotions that they feel. Learn healthy and helpful ways to communicate emotions to others. Develop strategies for how to respond to emotions.
