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Random Acts of Kindness

Take out your phone and send a nice message to a friend or family member.

If you can’t think of someone, ask your neighbor for their digits, and send them something fun. If you don’t have a phone, write a little note to someone you love.

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How do we mark puberty in our culture?

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Coming of age Ceremonies or Rites of Passage

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Teenagers face real concerns, between 13 and 19 years of age, on a daily basis as this is the most awkward growth stage of their lives. During this time, teens are exposed to some overwhelming external and internal struggles. They go through, and are expected to cope with hormonal changes, puberty, social and parental forces, work and school pressures, and so on. © 2017 JBCN | All Rights Reserved | www.jbcnschool.edu.in

BODY IMAGE AND SELF ESTEEM

STRESS

CYBER BULLYING

DEPRESSION

DRINKING

SMOKING

DRUGS

UNDERAGE SEX

SELF HARM

SUICIDE

EATING DISORDERS

SOCIAL MEDIA

SLEEP

VIDEO GAMES

GUN VIOLENCE

GANGS

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What is Wellness?�To improve the health, well-being, and education outcomes of all students through on-campus counseling and Wellness Center services offering programs in health, mental health, substance abuse, sexual health, and other support services.

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What do you want to know about Wellness?

Please write down at least one question you have for Jessica on Tuesday for our Webinar

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Tell us about the adversities facing teenagers today

In your assigned group, take on one of the issues presented.�
Using the article, your textbook and/or credible sources on the internet garner some current information related to your topic �
Create a one-two page Slideshow/Powerpoint presentation related to your topic. Cite your work. �
We will present next week. This should be at least 3 minutes, and no longer than 5 minutes. Everyone in your group should speak on some point. Your participation is worth 10 points. Use your time well.��

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Choose your topic from the board and put a line through it once you have made your choice

Sleep
Gun Violence
Gangs
Media and Violence
Social Media
Eating Disorders
Stress

8. Alcohol and Drug use�9. Suicide

10. Screen Time

11. Depression

12. Self-harm

13.Cyberbullying*

14. Risky Sex *

15. Self-Esteem *

16. Teenage Driving

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Coming up...

Teen Adversity Presentations: 12/10 & 12/12�
Final Opens: 12/10 and due on 12/17 by 12pm�
Reflection Questions due on 12/12. You may stay after class to show me your journals if complete. ~50 words per question

#27 = 12/10: Would you have benefited from a Wellness Center? What area of your teenage life do you think you could have used some support?

#28 = 12/12: What part of this class do you see has been value added in your life? What will you carry with you?

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