Think For Yourself Workshops
We deliver fun, interactive, curriculum based workshops to schools and youth organisations. We aim to equip and empower young people (aged 11-19) with the confidence, skills and knowledge to make healthy choices. We explore the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, relationships, consent, sex and sexual health.
The topic and content of workshops are uniquely tailored to ensure they are age appropriate, linked to National Curriculum guidelines and/or based around the specific needs of a class, group or school. Each workshop has a lesson plan and learning objectives. The content of these workshops is in accordance with the latest RSE government guidance updated in July 2020. We will ensure that you are happy with the content and can assist in communicating or meeting with parents.
Our experienced educators use a variety of teaching methods, including facilitating discussions, small group activities, video clips, role play and facilitator led presentations. All of our workshops are LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Workshops in schools take place during timetabled lessons and on drop down and wellbeing days. For the greatest impact, we will see pupils a few times per year, each year, to build on their knowledge alongside curriculum guidance. HIV awareness workshops are also available as assemblies.
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Here are some of our most popular topics…
Thinking About… Consent
Respect and communication are key to relationships. From touching to kissing to sex and everything in between, we discuss consent, how to give it, get it and why you need it.
Thinking About… Porn
We ask pupils to consider where and how we are influenced when it comes to relationships and sex and explore the differences between sex on-screen and real life intimacy. We also look at the negative impact porn can have on relationships, self-esteem and the wider world.
Thinking About… Sexual Health
An interactive, fact-filled look at sexual health, including contraception, sexually transmitted infections and the emotionally healthy sex quiz.
Thinking About… Nudes
Sending naked images and sexual messages is, for many young people, common, expected and easy to do, but the risks are often overlooked. We look at the legal and moral aspects of sending and sharing images and what to do if you've shared too much.
Thinking About… Self-Esteem
What makes us feel good? What stresses us out? How do we take care of ourselves? Guiding pupils through various group and individual activities, we introduce some simple steps to help increase their emotional well-being and self-esteem.
Thinking About… Screen Time
What begins as an online and social media safety refresher digs a little deeper, as we think about the ways in which we interact with others online, the implications of what we post, send and share and how we can be a positive presence in the online world.
Thinking About… HIV
Born out of an HIV initiative, Think for Yourself are passionate about educating young people and adults about HIV. In this session we aim to break down stigma by debunking myths and providing the facts about the virus, to raise awareness and create a safer, more accepting community for those living with HIV.
Thinking About… Healthy Relationships
What are our values and expectations when it comes to relationships? Where do we get our ideas from and what do we look for in a partner? What's OK and not OK in a relationship and what can we do if we feel uncomfortable, badly treated or unsafe?
Thinking About… Sex
What is sex and why do people do it? What if we're scared or never have the desire to? We ask these questions and encourage young people to recognise sex as positive, pleasurable and equal – and different for everyone.
Thinking Freely
A bespoke programme, depending on the group and their needs, this 6-week course is designed for smaller focus groups to establish the foundations of positive relationship building, especially with young people who may be more vulnerable or need an opportunity to chat things through. In this course, we think about our own values, relationships values, safe sex, consent, and grooming.
> "82% of 11-18 year olds surveyed said they thought it was important to learn about the impact of pornography as part of relationships and sex education."
NSPCC survey, 2017
Workshops for Teachers & Parents
We support and equip teachers and parents to engage with young people in a positive and honest way about all things relationships and sex. We can tailor our workshops to your specific needs. We are also available for conferences, training and networking events. Please get in touch to find out more.
Workshops for Youth Leaders
We support and equip youth leaders to engage with young people in a positive and honest way about all things relationships and sex. We can tailor our workshops to your specific needs. We are also available for conferences, training and networking events. Please get in touch to find out more.
Workshops with a Christian Faith Perspective
We have a Christian ethos and are able to deliver workshops from a faith perspective, allowing young people to think for themselves about the relationships that they have and want and how their faith influences their choices and values.
All of our workshops are non-judgemental and sex positive, meaning we help young people to see sex as something positive and healthy.
We also offer workshops for youth workers or parents, where we explore together the issues that are important to young people, how to best engage young people of faith and help them navigate through the challenges of living in today’s society. Please get in touch to find out more.
