Often, we are not informed in school on how to navigate the world in regards to things like finances, accessing health care, dating, relationships, balancing work and play, partying and staying safe, managing day-to-day stress, and entering into the workforce. This course will provide an opportunity for students to discuss these topics with each other and the facilitator. Together, we will learn how to navigate the tricky and often overwhelming world of adulthood.
Course Dates |
Session Dates |
Day of the Week |
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September 13th to October 4th, 2022 |
September 13th, 2022 |
Tuesday Blended Learning Class - VIRTUAL & In-Person |
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
January 17th to February 7th 2023 |
January 17th, 2023 |
Tuesday Blended Learning Class - VIRTUAL & In-Person |
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
March 6th to March 27th 2023 |
March 6th, 2023 |
Monday Blended Learning Class - VIRTUAL & In-Person |
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
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Session 1 What Does Adulting Mean? |
In the first session of Adulting 101, we discuss a variety of topics relating to adulthood and increased autonomy. We'll open up the floor to get a picture of what pressures and expectations people are dealing with. We'll discuss the paradox of choice and consider if the way we are interacting with choices has an effect on our wellbeing. We'll talk about the importance of sleep and how to recognize If you need to improve your sleep habits. We'll discuss some tips for getting better sleep. We'll consider the effects that social media might be having on our mental health and brainstorm some ways to improve our social media experience. Students will be reassured that It's normal to feel like they don't have all the answers and that failure tolerance Is an important part of growth.
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Session 2 Money |
In week two of this course, students will learn about how money can be emotional and gain awareness around their relationship with money. Students will discuss what they already know about managing finances now that they have financial responsibility. We scratch the surface of budgeting and discover our financial goals. Students are also given an opportunity to research various resources where they can continue to gain knowledge around this topic and use their resourcefulness as adults to discover some of the experts around financial health.
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Session 3 Healthy Relationships |
In week 3 of this course, students will be provided with a safe and open space to discuss relationships and sex. Students will develop an understanding of the components of a healthy relationship and will be able to recognize signs a relationship Is unhealthy or abusive. Students will discuss what healthy dating looks like and be reminded of the Importance of self-love and compassion. We will challenge some social norms by discussing topics like social pressure, the 3 date rule and shame. Students will develop a deep understanding of consent and signs of sex being used in an unhealthy way. We will also explore how the various ways we use technology can affect us.
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Session 4 Taking Care of Yourself |
In week 4 of this course, students will discuss the different shapes and forms that going out and staying in can take and consider the positive Impact living a balanced life can have on our mental health. We will introduce the principle of harm reduction and students will discover ways in which they are currently using harm reduction in their daily life. We'll discuss drugs and alcohol and how to make conscious decisions around whether or not we want to use them. Lastly, we'll examine what self-care looks like for us as individuals.
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Jan.17-Feb.7/23 |
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Jan.17-Feb.7/23 |
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VIRTUAL | Jan.17-Feb.7/23 |
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VIRTUAL | Mar.6-Mar.27/23 |
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