Circles Curriculum: Intimacy & Relationships, Level 1

Written by Marklyn P. Champagne, RN MSW and Leslie Walker Hirsch M.Ed, FAAIDD
The Indispensable Video Program for Teaching Social Boundaries
This classic video program, used in over 10,000 facilities across the U.S., helps your students to recognize exploitative relationships as well as develop mutually respectful ones.
Circles Level 1 presents to special students some extremely abstract concepts in a very simple and concrete manner. The connection between the kind of relationship and the corresponding level of intimacy is demonstrated visually, making it easy for students to understand this important concept.
This program uses step-by-step dramatizations, so it is an ideal introduction to the Circle Paradigm, especially for students with mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
Written by Marlyn P. Champagne, RN MSW and Leslie Walker Hrisch IM. Ed,. FAAIDD
Circles Level 1 is made up of two parts:
Part 1: Social Distance
Help your students “see” social boundaries. Explain the relationship between the level of intimacy between people and the way they TOUCH, TALK to, and TRUST each other. You’ll teach your students relationship boundaries and relationship-specific behaviors. For example, it’s okay to hug your mother, but it’s not okay to hug the mail carrier. 70 mins
Part 2: Relationship Building
Demonstrate how intimacy levels change as relationships change. Emphasize the role of mutual choice among individuals when deciding what level of intimacy will characterize a relationship.The connection between the kind of relationship and the corresponding level of intimacy is demonstrated visually, making learning this important content area easy for students. 37 mins
| Circles Level 1 includes: · 6 DVDs or 12 VHS tapes · 7.5′ by 4′ Circles wall graph · 50 large laminated graph icons · Student “personal” graphs with 300 Peel n’ Stick Icons · Teacher’s guide Circles Level 1 Circles Level 1: $699 Prepay with your credit card or check and get FREE SHIPPING in the US! |
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