This collection of customizable lessons for high school classrooms foster and reinforce the development of key social and emotional skills.

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Well-being | Managing Anxiety | Building Relationships | Recognizing Strengths
Sense of Purpose | Social Responsibility | Peaceful Living

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Well-being Some things in life are within your control and some things are beyond your control. The Peace Works approach to well-being helps students think and act in ways that honor themselves and others. This unit includes the following skills: Self-care Kindness Acceptance Positive Communication

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Managing Anxiety It's natural feel a mix of emotions when things in life don't go how you wish they would. The Peace Works approach to managing anxiety equips students with practices to navigate challenging situations. This unit includes the following skills: Coping with Anxiety Grounding Identifying Emotions Thoughts, Feelings, Behaviors

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Building Relationships There are times in your life when you rely on others and when others rely on you. The Peace Works approach to building relationships supports students in being a good friend and growing their support network. This unit includes the following skills: Active Listening Difficult People Empathy Supportive Relationships

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Recognizing Strengths We all have unique talents that bring ourselves and others joy. The Peace Works approach to recognizing strengths helps students build confidence by discovering and focusing on what they are good at. This unit includes the following skills: Self-Exploration Self-Esteem Values Gratitude

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Sense of Purpose We all have aspirations that give us energy and hope. The Peace Works approach to sense of purpose coaches students to set goals and make decisions that align with what matters most to them. This unit includes the following skills: Self-Efficacy Responsibility Self-Motivation Goal Setting Decision Making

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Social Responsibility We all have a role to play in improving our communities. The Peace Works approach to social responsibility prepares students to be the difference they would like to see in the world. This unit includes the following skills: Peer-Pressure Bullying Perspective Conflict Resolution Impulse Control Anger Management

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Peaceful Living Community is at the core of peacemaking. The Peace Works approach to peaceful living guides students through what it means to live in right relationship with themselves and others. This unit includes the following skills: Respect Peacemaking Honesty Forgiveness

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Toolkit access

Access to documents on each of the toolkit pages is restricted to Peace Works partners. If you are interested in becoming a Peace Works partner school or educator, please contact Sherri Walker. If you are already a Peace Works partner school or educator and have questions regarding the toolkit, please contact Sherri Walker.