S.t.a.r.s. Skills Training for Assertiveness, Relationship-building, and Sexual Awareness

Educate young adults and build their self-esteem so they can make informed choices!Specially designed for teaching adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities, the STARS model focuses on four areas: Understanding Relationships, Social Interaction, Sexual Awareness, and Assertiveness -- with the goals of promoting positive sexuality and preventing sexual abuse. Assessment tools help identify the strengths and needs of each individual, and then the activities can be catered to address specific needs.Goals and activities cover a variety of important skills:Building a Positive Self-ImageMaking ChoicesLearning Relationship-Appropriate BehaviorsEngaging in Mature RelationshipsIdentifying Body Parts and Understanding Their FunctionsUnderstanding Public and Private BehaviorUnderstanding Sexual Feelings and BehaviorsUnderstanding ReproductionHealth Issues Related to Sexual AwarenessRecognizing a Situation as UnsafeLearning to Say "No"Heighway, Susan is the author of 'S.t.a.r.s. Skills Training for Assertiveness, Relationship-building, and Sexual Awareness', published 2007 under ISBN 9781932565256 and ISBN 1932565256.