Real Power is a dynamic, experiential program that challenges students to be real with themselves and eachother. Through a series of activities designed to build empathy and reveal the dynamics of relational aggression and interpersonal violence, trained Real Power facilitators challenge students to play their own role in creating compassionate classrooms.

Real Power takes a unique approach to violence prevention by focusing on its root causes. We empower students to create change by making classroom well-being a shared responsibility. By practicing healthy expression of emotions and compassionate listening, students are given new tools to deal with and prevent violence.

Why Book Real Power?

Real Power is intended for classrooms that are confronting issues of bullying, conflict, and anger. Real Power is also beneficial for classrooms who wish to prevent violence by fostering inclusion, understanding, and compassion. The concepts and intervention models introduced by Real Power can be maintained by teachers beyond the program to create a culture of non-violence in the classroom.

What does the program include?

• One full morning interactive workshop (we can accommodate a maximum 50 students)
• One period check-in workshop following the full morning, usually 1-2 weeks later 
•  In addition, classes can book follow-up programs which focus on particular issues and which are designed to keep the Real Power concepts alive in the classroom. Topics include:
  • Anger
  • Assertiveness
  • Boundaries
  • Bystander Intervention
  • Conflict/Problem Solving
  • Creating Peace
  • Gender Issues
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Understanding Difference
  • Any additional requests you may have

 

Curriculum tie in:
Grade 7-9 Health and Life Skills – “Relationship Choices”

This three-session workshop challenges students to think critically about difference. Through activities, brainstorming and discussion, students gain knowledge of how privilege affects different people and groups within classrooms, communities, and the world. This workshop goes beyond simple tolerance and begins to examine underlying causes of oppression and injustice. Students leave the workshop with a greater understanding of the role they can play in creating equality in their communities.

Curriculum tie in:
Grade 7-9 Health and Life Skills – “Relationship Choices”

This three-session workshop focuses on all kinds of relationships and can be tailored towards dating relationships, friendships, familial relationships, etc. Students learn what it takes to create a healthy relationship, as well as discover the attributes they want to look for in a partner/friend/etc. This workshop covers such topics as: boundaries, communication, unhealthy/abusive relationships, self-care, and support skills. Students leave the workshop with a framework for understanding current and future relationships.

Curriculum tie in:
Grade 7-9 Health and Life Skills – “Relationship Choices”

This three-session workshop engages students in critical dialogue about media messages. From television and video games to newspapers and magazines, students are encouraged to question media’s influence on the way people think and behave. Students complete the workshop with a more critical eye for consuming media.

Saif-Ed is able to accommodate workshops requests. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re interested in a workshop that is not listed here or would like to discuss which workshop might suit your students’ needs best.