Our Whole
Lives (OWL)
A Course on Human Sexuality for Adults
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Our Whole Lives will be
an exciting prospect for some adults, an unnerving challenge for
others, and a serious commitment of time and energy for all.
Parents may find it valuable to learn what their children are learning
in OWL. All adults will benefit from a better understanding of
this important aspect of life. The classes will meet at the
church for most of the day on the third Saturday during the months of
Jan., Feb., March and April. To give you some idea of what you
will learn please read the following list of goals for each
session. Please sign up on the bulletin board in Friendship Hall
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Session 1
January 24, 2004 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Survey attitudes and interests about sexuality
Explore understandings of what sexuality includes
Examine media messages
Explore own attitudes
Review sexual anatomy
Experiment with different kinds of sexual language
Discuss barriers to communication
Identify additional resources
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Session 2
February 21, 2004
9a.m to 6 p.m.
Define spirituality and sexuality
Discuss spiritual dimensions of sexuality
Understand sexuality as a positive force
How sexuality and sensuality permeate life at all ages
Gender similarities and differences in the sexual life cycle
Personal sexual orientation
Masturbation
“sex” has a broader meaning than “intercourse”
Interpersonal sexual connections
Intimacy
Nature of sexual attraction
Role of sexuality in beginning relationships
Passion
“Triangular theory of love”
What people seek in a mate
Resources for additional information
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Session 3
March 20, 2004 9
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Developing relationships
Nature of intimacy
Appropriate sexual activity in developing
relationships
Elements that build and threaten romantic relationships
Committed sexual relationships
Role of sexuality in committed relationships
Forces that undermine committed relationships
Ways to sustain and nurture committed relationships
Sexual diversity
Self-knowledge
Acceptance and tolerance of diversity
Nature of family
Gender roles within the family
Family attitudes and communication around sexuality
Sexuality education in and by the family
Family influence on attitudes around diversity
Identify additional resources
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Session 4
April 17, 2004 10 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Ageism
Aging as it relates to sexuality (later years)
Impact of disabilities on sexuality and activity
Attitudes toward and experience of aging
Assess own sexual health including;
psyche, emotions, relationships and body.
Societal attitudes
Healthy sexual relationships
Identify resources
Conclusion
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