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Teaching Teens About Relationships describes how to teach a relationships course for adolescents. This book includes many learning activities and instructional strategies, along with student reactions. The course integrated mindfulness work into each session and examines such topics as flirting, jealousy, infidelity, gossip, starting and ending relationships and other ubiquitous aspects of adolescent relationships rarely found in school curricula. This course gives teens access to a safe environment to discuss issues that were in the forefront of their lives.

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"An indispensable and the best book I've ever seen for teens about relationships. --Richard Stoltz, PhD, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhoades and his class left a lasting impression on me. His class introduced me to the world of relationships and attachment theory - which later inspired me to obtain my Bachelor's in Psychology --Ceci Palermo, former student in the course Dr. Rhoades' inclusive and thoughtful methods of teaching a topic that contains so many nuances are broken down so that they are applicable to every student, regardless of age, ability, or background. --Bryan Rogers, Life Skills teacher and case manager What could be more important and relevant for teens than exploring the intricacies of their relationships? --Carolyn Cooperman, MA, MS, author of ""Sex Ed in the Digital Age"" Wow! I wish I'd been in Chuck Rhoades' class when I was in high school. There's so much good information here for teens and young adults about all types of relationships - family, friends, romantic, and sexual. And it's all backed up with good classroom modeling, solid research that shows the range of responses, and activities to help youth explore their own perspectives while also hearing from their classmates. --Andrew P. Smiler, PhD, author of ""Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy"""

"An indispensable and the best book I've ever seen for teens about relationships.--Richard Stoltz, PhD, clinical psychologist Dr. Rhoades and his class left a lasting impression on me. His class introduced me to the world of relationships and attachment theory - which later inspired me to obtain my Bachelor's in Psychology--Ceci Palermo, former student in the course Dr. Rhoades' inclusive and thoughtful methods of teaching a topic that contains so many nuances are broken down so that they are applicable to every student, regardless of age, ability, or background.--Bryan Rogers, Life Skills teacher and case manager What could be more important and relevant for teens than exploring the intricacies of their relationships?--Carolyn Cooperman, MA, MS, author of ""Sex Ed in the Digital Age"" Wow! I wish I'd been in Chuck Rhoades' class when I was in high school. There's so much good information here for teens and young adults about all types of relationships - family, friends, romantic, and sexual. And it's all backed up with good classroom modeling, solid research that shows the range of responses, and activities to help youth explore their own perspectives while also hearing from their classmates.--Andrew P. Smiler, PhD, author of ""Dating and Sex: A Guide for the 21st Century Teen Boy"""

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Chuck Rhoades, Ph.D. has taught health, sexuality, and relationship courses and programs for over 40 years to a range of participants from pre-school to senior citizens. He has worked as a public school teacher and advisor, university professor, educational consultant, curriculum developer, writer, professional trainer, and administrator. He currently teaches at Great Bay Community College.

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