ABSTRACT
As you near the middle of the curriculum, the goal has been achieved if some form of group cohesion has been developed. Session 5 has the potential to deepen group cohesion, as its activities involve emotionally charged scenarios that often result in an increased empathy among the youth. The session overviews emotions generally, presents the role gender norms play in emotional expression, offers opportunities for emotional experiences, and offers tools to help manage emotions. Because of the amount of activities and their content, there is no formal meditation practiced in this session. Materials Needed
Meditation bell
Sticky notes
Poster paper
Markers
Session 5 Handouts (optional)
Formal Meditation (Time)No formal meditation (except for centering meditation)
Learning ObjectivesReview 3 basic categories of emotions
Discuss the role of gender roles in emotional expression
Discuss the role of empathy and compassion in drug treatment
Practice “stand if” and “deep disclosure” activities
Session Agenda (Chair Configuration)Centering Meditation: Bodyscan (Circle)
Emotional Categories (Semicircle)
Emotional Expression and Gender Norms (Semicircle)
Stand If (Circle)
Deep Disclosure (Circle)
Game: Concentration (Standing in Circle)
Homework and Close-Out (Circle)
