Thrive

THRIVE is a youth development program dedicated to empowering and equipping youth to make healthy relationship choices so they can THRIVE now and in their future.

Student Quotes

"I learned there is a difference between being in love and being infatuated."

"It showed me that there are consequences to having sex and that it's okay to say no."

"Before this program, I didn't believe that there were consequences to having sex before marriage, but now I believe that waiting to have sex can have a positive effect on my life."

What we talk about

Sexual Risk Avoidance

Sexual risk avoidance (SRA) is an approach that focuses on encouraging individuals to delay sexual activity until they are ready/Marriage. Our SRA programs provide comprehensive education and skills to help teens make informed decisions and prioritize their physical and emotional well-being. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conducted a systematic review of Sexual Risk Avoidance Education SRAE programs. This review found that SRAE programs had positive effects on delaying sexual initiation, reducing the frequency of sexual activity, and reducing the number of sexual partners.

Relationships & Boundaries

Setting boundaries in relationships is a vital aspect of the sexual risk avoidance (SRA) approach, contributing to the developmental growth of teens. By establishing boundaries, teens can prioritize their mental, sexual, and relational well-being, while also fostering responsible financial decision-making. Additionally, our programs play a crucial role in equipping teens with the skills to identify signs of abusive relationships, empowering them to avoid such situations, and establishing healthy, respectful connections.

Goals & the Future

Teens have the incredible ability to set ambitious goals and achieve them, shaping a successful future for themselves. By envisioning their desired outcomes, creating a plan of action, and staying focused and determined, they can overcome challenges and make their dreams a reality. At Thrive, we get the privilege to provide guidance and support to teens, equipping them with the necessary tools and resources to navigate their journey toward personal and academic achievements and helping them foster a strong foundation for their future success.

Media Influence & Peer Pressure

This generation is immersed in a media-saturated world, where the influence of peer pressure can be strong. Thrive understands the impact of this environment and provides a compassionate space for teens to navigate the challenges they face. By fostering awareness of peer pressure and promoting responsible decision-making, Thrive equips young individuals with the tools to recognize and resist negative influences. Additionally, Thrive recognizes the importance of media in the lives of today's youth and guides them in developing a healthy relationship with technology, promoting digital literacy and well-being.

Self-Esteem

Building self-esteem is crucial for the youth of today, as they should view themselves as empowered and equipped individuals. Thrive plays a vital role in this journey by providing support and guidance to help young people develop a strong foundation of self-worth. By fostering a nurturing environment that cultivates a healthy growth mindset, Thrive helps youth grow and flourish, empowering them to embrace their unique abilities and navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience.

Curriculum

9th-12th grade

In June 2016, Love Notes was included in the Office of Adolescent Health's (OAH) compilation of Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs. This recognition came after an extensive evaluation process spanning five years and involving a $4.8 million study conducted by the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville. The University of Louisville's research, showcasing the intervention's effectiveness, was published in the American Journal of Public Health in the autumn of 2016.

Love Notes stands out as one of merely six programs featured on the OAH's Evidence-Based list, having proven its efficacy in preventing pregnancy. Notably, it is the sole curriculum on the list dedicated to robustly cultivating healthy relationship skills.

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6th-8th grade

Relationship Smarts PLUS aims to build confidence and skills. It offers guidance on navigating the world of romantic relationships. Teens learn that healthy relationships begin with the individual—identifying personal strengths and weaknesses, understanding how one’s past influences the present, and the importance of attending to one’s own growth and development. This curriculum offers knowledge of what a healthy relationship is and isn’t, as well as insights and skills for handling the early chemistry of attraction and choosing partners wisely.

Teens learn the building blocks of healthy relationships and are encouraged to identify relationship qualities they find personally important. They are provided principles to guide them in early relationship development. Frameworks to assess relationships are employed to help teens in relationship decision-making. They are provided a low-risk strategy Decide, Don’t Slide! model to guide them in reducing the potential for high-cost consequences of risky behaviors and attachment to problem people. Relationship Smarts PLUS builds teens’ awareness of the red flags of unhealthy and abusive relationships and ways to exit those relationships safely. Teens are encouraged to set boundaries and practice drawing the line of respect at the first sign of disrespect in a relationship. Teens learn how to handle breakups and move forward.

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Both “Love Notes” and “Relationship Smarts”are consistent with Title V Federal guidelines A-H for SRA education, Research-Based, and Research Evaluated.

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