Program Overview
The course is an evidenced-based tool, designed for individuals, to learn and practice critical social skills for building healthy personal, professional, academic, and intimate relationships. Along with the culturally informed skill building, course participants experience a supportive learning environment among peers, which fosters a sense of community and a safe space to learn and grow.
Overview
The Healthy Relationships course has been offered at Boston University since 2019. The program was developed and delivered in collaboration with BU’s SPH Dr. Emily Rothman, OT department Chairwoman, and her research.
The Healthy Relationships course supports students in developing their sense of self and belonging within their communities. The course offers various techniques and strategies to help students build the skills to thrive socially.
It serves to assist individuals in exploring and understanding what healthy relationships are and how to build them from a skills perspective, with the aim to empower individuals to actively contribute to a healthier and safer campus community.
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Healthy Relationships Workshop Series
This curriculum has been applied as a restorative responsive tool for the responsible party in Title IX investigations. The restorative practices that inform the skills-building exercises and facilitation closely align with the values and practices of whole-person learning and hope to address feelings of shame and fear that are often experienced and reported by Title IX respondents.
We work with colleges and universities Title IX offices to support students who have been asked to complete a educational course as apart of their disciplinary sanctions.
It is a 6-week workshop series that covers such topics as Healthy & Unhealthy Relationship signs, consent, boundaries, sexuality, online profiles & relationships, self-efficacy and more.
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Fall Session: October 10th thru November 14th
Spring Session: February 26th thru April 2nd
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FY103: Self-Efficacy Seminar
In this 1-credit course at Boston University, students examine their relationship values and the socio-cultural factors that influence their interpersonal and workplace relationships. Learn and practice critical communication skills from active listening and responding with empathy, to navigating difficult conversations and problem-solving.
A unique occasion to promote and build positive health and self-care practices. Students use the facilitated conversations as opportunities to build wellness skills, supports for personal and academic success and satisfaction.
Students enroll through their BU student portal. If there are any further questions about the program feel free to reach out to Chelsea Cobb, at clcobb@bu.edu or (857)225-0230.
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The curriculum has been adapted and implemented at ten institutions nationally and internationally, a high school, a therapeutic program, a family program and a criminal justice program. This class is now recognized by the Equal Opportunity Office at Boston University as a restorative learning opportunity for Title IV respondents.
Healthy Relationships Workshops: individual workshops held throughout the semester based on request. Reach out to Chelsea for further information.
If you are interested in bringing Healthy Relationships to your school or organization or want to learn more we invite you to reach out to Chelsea with any questions.
Curriculum At A Glance