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Love U2®: “ Communication Smarts: PREP ® for Teens" Grades: 6-12 Sample lesson PDF This innovative unit teaches teens essential communication and conflict management skills that they can use in all their relationships – now and for years to come. The material has been adapted especially for teens from PREP ®, the highly successful programs originally created for adult couples. Other topics include a simple technique for repairing relationships after a fight as well as for talking about difficult issues. The material shows students how to handle issues that “push their buttons.” Finally, they experience a powerful but simple model for problem solving. The beauty of this program is that it is research-based, and transferable to all their interactions - with friends, family, and other peers. This unit requires no special training. It is designed for use in schools, youth agencies, clubs, and faith based organizations.
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In seven enlightening lessons, teens learn to notice the patterns that can damage relationships and discover how to reduce those patterns. Teens practice ways to exit escalating arguments, to raise complaints more effectively, and to counter the “filters” that hinder clear communication.