Healthy Emotions & Attitudes in Relationships Today is an interactive workshop to prevent adolescent dating abuse. Adolescent dating abuse is disturbingly common in Orange County. 57% of adolescents report knowing a friend or peer who has been hit, punched, kicked, slapped, strangled, or physically hurt by their partner.
Nearly 80% of girls who have been physically abused in their dating relationships continue to date their abuser. Laura’s House is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of dating abuse and offers a free educational program for students (youth) to address this widespread issue. Healthy Emotions and Attitudes in Relationships Today, H.E.A.R.T. is a free, fun, and interactive one-hour workshop that covers the following issues:
- Healthy relationships and healthy boundaries
- Self-esteem
- Red flags
- How to help a friend
- Resources
- Safety planning
In addition to our H.E.A.R.T. Presentation, we offer a library of presentations that help protect youth and equip them to build strong friendships and dating relationships. Topics include:
- Online safety
- Anti-bullying
- Media literacy
- Healthy relationships
- Empathy
- Self-care
- Human trafficking
- Understanding cultural differences
- Communication & conflict resolution
- Empowerment & self-esteem
- Creating healthy attachments
Laura’s House staff has presented this workshop to publici and private schools, congregations, civic organizations, and clubs throughout Orange County. We would like to extend the opportunity for your teens and pre-teens to participate in this valuable program which is available in person or virtual.