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Respect YourselfThe Respect Yourself program offers two series for men and women with developmental disabilities that are 18 or older. Each series is taught by self-advocates with help from the coordinator. Classes are free to Far Northern Regional Center Consumers. The Me and You series teaches how to have a healthy relationship, no matter if it’s with staff, friends, or a romantic partner. Me and You focuses on helping you learn more about yourself and why healthy relationships are important. We also teach you about privacy and boundaries, what a REAL friend is, what it means to be a boyfriend or girlfriend, and how to communicate with the people in your life better. Me and You is taught to both men and women and meets for 2 hours each week, for a total of 5 weeks. The Respect Yourself series teaches you how to keep yourself safe in any relationship. You will learn how to make choices that respect YOU, while also learning a little about how our bodies work, pregnancy and parenting, and STD prevention. Respect Yourself is taught to men and women in separate classes, and meets for 2 hours each week, for a total of 9 weeks. The Respect Yourself program can go to People First chapters, care homes, day programs, supportive living, and work programs. We also offer the series in the community so that anyone with a disability that lives nearby may attend. If you have a group of 3 or more people that are interested in hosting a series, or if you would like to join the Respect Yourself mailing list, please contact the coordinator. Click here to ask for more information or call Becca at 530-893-8003. |