LESSON 01

introduction to Only7seconds

OBJECTIVE: Introduce Only7Seconds and the Connection Curriculum by focusing on Circles of Connection

KEY TAKEAWAY: Circles of Connection can help us see our relationships and take action to change them based on what we need.

PREP checklist:

the circles of connection

this lesson's focus:

Self

LESSON 02

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Reflect and engage on personal stories to set the foundation to build better connections

KEY TAKEAWAY: Reflecting on what we need and who we are helps us build connections with others

this lesson's focus:

Family & Friends

LESSON 04

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Reflect and engage on personal stories to set the foundation to build better connections

KEY TAKEAWAY: Reflecting on what we need and who we are helps us build connections with others

LESSON 05

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Identify patterns of behavior that impact connections

KEY TAKEAWAY: How we show up impacts how we are treated in our relationships

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

All contacts

LESSON 07

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Consider how a role model can impact connection
  
KEY TAKEAWAY: Sharing what you admire about someone can create a strong connection

LESSON 08

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Manage emotions to bring other people closer

KEY TAKEAWAY: Knowing my values and how they tie to my emotions helps me to move through them more easily

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

Neighbors & School Contacts

LESSON 10

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Connect with others based on common interests and activities.

KEY TAKEAWAY: Connecting with others with common interests builds community.

LESSON 11

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Identifying what we need in relationships to form better connections.

KEY TAKEAWAY: Create specifics about what we want and can give in our relationships.

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

Acquaintances

LESSON 13

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Participate in acts of kindness to connect with community

KEY TAKEAWAY: Intentional kindness leads to creating connection.

LESSON 14

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Expand knowledge about what they and others need to be in healthy relationships

KEY TAKEAWAY: Knowing ourselves well helps build connection.

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

All Circles

LESSON 16

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Ask questions to build understanding and connection

KEY TAKEAWAY: Asking questions and listening to people builds connection.

LESSON 17

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate how relationships change over time

KEY TAKEAWAY: Develop a way to identify changing needs in relationships

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

Acquaintances

LESSON 19

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Connect with others to create a group response to a question

KEY TAKEAWAY: Sharing ideas encourages others to engage on a topic

LESSON 20

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Asking for help is a normal part of relationships

KEY TAKEAWAY: Creating a plan for asking for help makes it easier in the long run

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

All Circles

LESSON 22

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Build community through a shared activity

KEY TAKEAWAY: Enhance connections by learning new things about the people you see every day

LESSON 23

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Develop a plan to bring someone into a closer relationship

KEY TAKEAWAY: Building closer connections takes intentional planning

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

Family & Friends

LESSON 25

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Build community through a shared activity

KEY TAKEAWAY: Enhance connections by learning new things about the people you see every day

LESSON 26

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Develop a plan to bring someone into a closer relationship

KEY TAKEAWAY: Building closer connections takes intentional planning

this lesson's focus:

Self

this lesson's focus:

Closet Contacts

LESSON 28

connection challenge

OBJECTIVE: Connect with people in closest circles

KEY TAKEAWAY: Sharing why people matter in our lives helps us and them to feel more connected

LESSON 29

personal connections

OBJECTIVE: Reflecting and setting plans for connection make relationships more meaningful

KEY TAKEAWAY: Taking an active role in our relationships is helpful

this lesson's focus:

Self

the circles of connection

LESSON 30

final lesson

OBJECTIVE: Complete loneliness survey and provide feedback to Only7Seconds

KEY TAKEAWAY: Relationship and communication skills built overtime can improve connection while lowering feelings of loneliness.