Happy Connections

Objectives:

• Create group safety and connection.
• Discuss types of relationships and attraction.
• Understand personal values and preferences in relationships.

Activities:

• Icebreaker: “Find Your Closest Match” (participants pair using shared interests).
• Mini Lesson: What is love? (visual presentation and open discussion).
• Creative Project: “My Connection Map” collage (sensory art activity).
• Reflection Circle: Group shares one word or image that represents love for them.

Take-Home: My Relationship Vision Work

Objectives:

• Identify different communication styles.
• Practice conversation starters.
• Recognize verbal and nonverbal cues.

Activities:

• Warm-Up: Compliment Circle (practice giving/receiving praise).
• Lesson: Reading body language, tone, and facial expressions.
• Video Modeling: Scenes of interest vs. friendship.
• Hands-On Practice: Role-play short conversations.
• Reflection: “How do I like people to to communicate with me?”

Take-Home: Flirting & Friendship Cue Sheet + Conversation Starters List

Objectives:

• Identify and express boundaries clearly.
• Recognize green, yellow, and red flags.
• Practice consent and self-advocacy. 

Activities:

• Warm-Up: “Boundary Statements” matching game
• Mini Lesson: Healthy vs. unhealthy relationship signs.
• Role-Play Practice: Saying “no,” “I’m not ready,” and “I need space.”
• Creative Project: Draw “My Safe Circle” — people, spaces, and boundaries.
• Group Discussion: Why setting limits helps relationships thrive.

Take-Home: Red/Green Flag Chart + My Boundary Script Cards

Goals:

• Identify emotions and triggers in social situations.
• Learn tools for managing stress, rejection, and excitement.
• Build empathy for others’ perspectives.

Activities:

• Feelings Wheel Exploration: Identifying subtle emotions beyond “happy/sad.”
• Sensory Lab: Participants test calming tools (textures, scents, music).
• Scenario Practice: Handling disappointment, anxiety, or rejection in dating.
• Creative Writing: “How I calm my heart” journaling prompt. 

Take-Home: Personal Regulation Plan + Emotional Tool

Goals:

• Practice initiating and navigating dates/deep conversations.
• Reinforce confidence, boundaries, and mutual respect.
• Prepare for real-world experiences.

Activities:

• Warm-Up: Sharing “Proud Moments."
• Mock Date: Paired activities (introductions, small talk, showing interest).
• Coaching: Real-time feedback with visual cue scales 
• Reflection: “What makes me feel confident?”
• Plan Ahead: Set goals for next week’s Valentine’s event.

Take-Home: Dating Readiness Checklist + Affirmation Cards

Goals:

• Celebrate progress and authentic connection.
• Practice social engagement in a relaxed environment.
• Promote belonging, acceptance, and joy.

Activities:

• Interactive Games
• Snack & Music Social
• Affirmation Station: Write or exchange positive notes to group members.

Take-Home:

• Certificate of Participation
• Valentine Keepsake

Objectives:

• Explore personal beliefs, emotions, and experiences around money
• Identify strengths and challenges in managing finances
• Begin tracking where money goes with visual tools

Activities:

• Money Check-In: Group discussion using emotion cards
• Money Story Mapping: Create a visual mind map of early money messages
• Visual Spending Tracker Intro: Use a color-coded tracker to see where money goes in a week

Take-Home:

• Use the tracker for one week — no judgment, just observe and reflect

Objectives:

• Learn what a budget really is (and isn’t)
• Differentiate between needs, wants, and values-based spending
• Create a personalized, flexible budget

Activities:

• Visual Sorting Game: Group activity with cards labeled need, want, and value-based
• Budget Building Workshop: Use provided templates or apps
• Flexible Budget Practice: Build a mock monthly budget using real-life examples 

Take-Home:

• Try tracking spending using your new budget categories for one week and reflect

Objectives:

• Learn about different types of accounts
• Understand how to read a bill or bank statement
• Explore systems for remembering to pay bills and save automatically

Activities:

• Bill-Paying Simulation: Practice using mock payment examples
• Reading Real Statements: Learn how to spot key info on a pay stub, debit statement, or utility bill
• System Setup Session: Explore executive-functioning supports — visual reminders, auto-pay, or “Money Monday” routines 

Take-Home:

• Trial a system or reminder strategy

Objectives:

• Build confidence in long-term money management
• Set a small, achievable financial goal
• Learn strategies for avoiding overwhelm, impulse spending, or scams

Activities:

• Goal-Setting Workshop: Each participant identifies a short-term goal 
• Impulse Map: Explore what triggers “I want to buy it now!” moments and create coping plans
• Money Safety Talk: Red flags for scams, protecting personal info online
• Celebration + Reflection: Review progress, share what worked, what surprised you, and what’s next