Teen Living Course Outline

UNIT A PERSONAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY LIVING
1.0 Personal development and interpersonal skills

1.01 Quality of life and character development

A. Physical

1. Exercise
2. Nutrition
3. Safety
4. Sleep/rest
5. Stress

B. Intellectual (Mental)/Emotional

1. Self-esteem
2. Hobbies
3. Leisure activities

C. Social/community

1. Interpersonal relationships
2. Community service

D. Study skills

1. Organization
2. Time management

a. Tools

1. Calendar
2. Schedule
3. To do list

b. Troublemakers

1. Procrastination
2. Overcommittment

c. Strategies

1. Prioritizing
2. Dovetailing
3. Flexibility

3. Listening skills
4. Note taking
5. Test taking skills

E. Workplace

1. Job satisfaction
2. Relationships
3. Harassment

F. Character

1. Definition
2. Traits

a. Caring
b. Citizenship
c. Fairness
d. Respect
e. Responsibility
f. Tolerance
g. Trustworthiness


1.02 Roadblocks

A. Physical

1. Health issues
2. Substance abuse
3. Addictions (examples: Internet, shopping, eating)

B. Mental/emotional

1. Abuse
2. Dependency issues
3. Depression
4. Eating disorders
5. Suicide prevention

C. Social/community

1. Lack of social opportunities
2. Living environments
3. Socioeconomic status

a. Definition
b. Limited resources

D. Environmental issues

1. Air
2. Industry
3. Land
4. Water

E. Legal issues

1. Criminal acts
2. Family issues
3. Truancy

1.03 Practice interpersonal skills

A. Communication

1. Verbal
2. Non-verbal
3. I-messages

B. Conflict resolution

1. Identify the problem
2. Identify possible solutions
3. Evaluate each suggested solution
4. Pick the best solution
5. See if the solution is working
6. If necessary, agree to disagree

C. Planning process

1. Identify concerns
2. Set a goal
3. Form a plan
4. Act
5. Follow up