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Trainer will say “Look at all these pictures we have
created. They are all quite different. We all like different
things and have different wishes.” Trainer cites some
examples: Joy likes pizza, Sue knows how to dance, etc.
Explain that we all have the power to make choices
about what to eat, whether to dance, and lots of other
things.
Activity

Be Yourself
Flip to page on flip chart where following statement is
written. Ask for a volunteer to read the first line and
each following line or section separately. Ask the class
what each line or section of slide means.
BE YOURSELF
Being different makes the world an interesting place.
We may try to be like someone else but if we were all
the same we would be boring!
Being different is being real and liking yourself for
who you are.
It is much easier to be ourselves than to try and be
someone else.
Isn’t it?
Tell them that in these classes we will all have different
feelings and opinions and that is OK.

Break

Activity

Refreshment Break (10-15 minutes)
Give participants an opportunity to make a choice
between at least two beverages, get some snacks, and
take a bathroom break.
About the Class
Self Advocate Trainer again states the Mission of the
program and points to the binders/manuals that have
been distributed to participants for their handouts. She
explains that the manuals are for each of them to keep
and to help them follow along with class discussions and
activities. She then reviews the different classes which
are listed on a sheet in the flip chart and are in the
manuals (with assistance if necessary).
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Class 1: Orientation
Class 2: Sexuality
Class 3: Healthy Relationships

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