Trinity Church located at 23 Main Street will be hosting the Our Whole Lives (OWL) program for students in grades 7-9. OWL is a nationally recognized, secular, values-based program that emphasizes self-worth, sexual health, responsibility and justice & inclusivity. The program consists of a parent orientation and 13 sessions beginning on Sunday, November 3 from 4-7 pm and running through February 16 (no classes on 12/1 or 12/29). The cost for the class per student is $250. Online registration and additional information is available.
OWL affirms the role of parents as their children’s primary sexuality educators and provides holistic, accurate and developmentally appropriate information while using interactive workshops and lessons to engage participants.
This sexuality education program for youth models and teaches caring, compassion, respect, and justice that moves beyond the intellect to address the attitudes, values, and feelings that youth have about themselves and the world.
This class will help them to fine tune what their personal values are and how to have safe, healthy and happy relationships while giving them all the tools they need to be confident in their decisions and encourage open dialogue at home. It helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior.
SCHEDULE OF TOPICS
- Parent meeting and orientation with introduction of the material
- Workshop 1: What Is Sexuality and Examining Values
- Workshop 2: The Language of Sexuality and Anatomy and Physiology
- Workshop 3: Personal Concerns about Puberty and Body Image
- Workshop 4: Gender Identity and Gender Expression, Roles and Stereotypes
- Workshop 5: Sexual Orientation and Guest Panel
- Workshop 6: Sexuality and Disability and Healthy Relationships
- Workshop 7: Relationship Skills and Sexuality, Social Media and the Internet
- Workshop 8: Bullying and Bystander Responsibilities and Redefining Abstinence
- Workshop 9: Lovemaking and Consent Education
- Workshop 10: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Pregnancy, Parenting and Teen Parenting
- Workshop 11: Unintended Pregnancy Options and Contraception and Safer Sex
- Workshop 12: Sexual Decision Making and Communicating with a Sexual Partner
- Workshop 13: Self Care, Celebration, and Closure
Questions can be directed to Sherry Clark at trinitycenorthboro@gmail.com.
Venmo payment is also accepted @Sherry-Clark-54 or mail a check made payable to “Trinity Church” C/O Sherry Clark, 23 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532.