Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships

Prevention Educators’ workshops on healthy and unhealthy relationships provide an array of information about interpersonal issues, including dating relationships, parent-child relationships, and even the relationship we each have with our self. Our trainers have many years of experience working in the field of victims’ services, and that work informs our educational presentations related to interpersonal violence. Furthermore, our trainers have an understanding of the sensitive nature of many of these workshops and are capable of handling disclosures of interpersonal violence; in addition to providing immediate and appropriate referrals and support.

The general topics below can be created as customized workshops for your school or college, parent or teacher association, community organization, or business. We will work with you to make sure your audience is comfortable with our presentation.

Dating Violence

One in five young people will experience violence in their dating relationships. The student presentation on dating violence explores the definitions of interpersonal violence, examines the cycle of abuse, warning signs and risk factors, and resources that are available to young survivors in the community. The workshops for parents and teachers also focus on building communication skills for talking with youth about their relationships.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, College Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals

Domestic Violence

Approximately 1 in 3 women will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime. This workshop on domestic violence provides an introduction to the topic, including the legal and social definitions of intimate partner violence, the cycle of abuse, warning signs and risk factors, and resources that are available to survivors in the community.

Recommended audiences: Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals

Surviving to Thriving: The Aftermath of Domestic Violence

This workshop provides a safe space to discuss different ways to heal after domestic violence. PE trainers explore the impact of interpersonal violence on survivors, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual healing and other trust issues, and positive methods for coping with the immediate and long-term effects of the violence.

Recommended audiences: Survivors, Community Organizations, Businesses, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals, Clergy

Domestic Violence and Pastoral Care

Families experiencing domestic violence often turn to clergy for support. This workshop provides specific training to members of the clergy and lay people who perform pastoral counseling in their communities. The program will also examine the legal and social definitions of domestic violence, the role of religious communities in intervening in abuse, and strategies for assisting both survivors and perpetrators who seek support.

Recommended audiences: Clergy and religious organizations

Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Employers have both an ethical and economic reason to care about employees who are experiencing violence in their personal relationships. Employees who are being abused at home may seek assistance from their coworkers, supervisors, and friends. Business owners also absorb a large portion of the health care costs related to domestic violence, which total over $4 billion dollars a year in the United States. This workshop explores the intersect of domestic violence and the workplace and helps businesses create solutions to addressing domestic violence.

Recommended audiences: Business owners, managers, employees, union organizers

Positive Approaches to Discipline: Preschool Children

Preschoolers are working on developing a sense of themselves as individuals. However, they need structure and discipline to guide them in their explorations. This interactive workshop utilizes demonstrations and other exercises to help parents learn positive approaches to disciplining young children.

Recommended audiences: Parents of preschoolers

Positive Approaches to Discipline: School-age Children

What’s the difference between discipline and punishment? Find out in this interactive workshop which utilizes demonstrations and other exercises to help parents learn positive approaches to disciplining their school-age child. PE trainers will also discuss warning signs that your child’s behavior may need professional support.

Recommended audiences: Parents of school-age children

Positive Approaches to Discipline: Adolescents

How does one start to discipline teens when nothing seems to work? Learn about innovative strategies for reaching the teen in your life. This presentation will focus on communication strategies, partnership skills, and positive approaches to disciplining teenagers.

Recommended audiences: Parents of teenage children

Child Abuse & Neglect

This workshop provides an overview of child abuse and neglect by defining the different forms of abuse/maltreatment, examining warning signs of abuse and neglect (including behavioral indicators) and determining what to do if you suspect child abuse or neglect. The workshop for professionals also explores your school or agency’s legal obligations to ensuring children’s safety.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals

Exploring Media Violence

Using examples from popular culture, this workshop explores the effects of violence in the media. Participants will learn to critically analyze media such as music, movies, literature, etc. The workshop for youth examines media alternatives to violent materials and our workshops for parents, teachers/administrators, and professionals all explore the link between media violence and interpersonal violence. PE trainers will also discuss how to raise media-savvy youth.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, Community Organizations

Feeling Better About Me: Self-Esteem

Many children and teens have low self-esteem, which greatly impacts their behavior, academic, and/or social skills. This workshop presents a comprehensive definition of self-esteem and examines the impact of self-concept on a youth’s abilities through discussion and interactive exercises.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators

Feeling Better About Me: Body Image

This workshop focuses on building positive body image among youth. Young women (and men) receive enormous pressure to conform to stereotypical body types and their self-esteem can be greatly influenced by their feelings about their body. Through discussion and exercises, we examine media myths about body image, debunk the idea of the “perfect” woman or man, and also explore gender stereotypes as they relate to body images.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators

Feeling Better About Me: Depression

Suicide rates among youth are three times higher than the national average for other age groups. This workshop addresses depression among youth, focusing on warning signs, risk factors, and healthy ways to cope when dealing with depression. Strategies for intervention with suicidal youth are also addressed.

Recommended audiences: Middle and High School Students, Parents, Teachers/Administrators, Community Organizations, Mental Health/Health Care Professionals, Clergy