Education
Introduction
“What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim upon the housetops.” Mt 11:27
Would your group like an inspiring, educational talk from an InnerVisions staff member? Do you need a medical talk focused on unplanned pregnancies, sexual integrity, or abortion? Or do you want a presentation about the pro-life state of affairs in Iowa, and how that impacts InnerVisions?
We’d be honored to visit with your church, school, or youth group. Reach out to us today!
**All talks are age-appropriate and we can modify the length, if necessary.**
“How do you feel loved?”
In a lesson presented to young adults and staff at InnerVisions Healthcare, participants took a quiz on their affirmation styles (or love languages) followed by a visual showing how others can see when someone is filled with love! One participant with their primary love language being words of affirmation put on the red “Love Tank” t-shirt, while the rest of the participants wrote words of affirmation on balloons. Some of them said “I love your smile” whereas participants that knew the woman wearing the shirt wrote more intimate statements such as “You’re a great listener and have a lot of wisdom, I love being friends with you”. Learning how one receives love and how to offer that to others helps to support healthy relationships.
“A Distorted View”
A lesson presented to 8th grade students about the harmful effects and dangers of pornography. This comical illustration demonstrates the analogy of reality becoming distorted. This powerful analogy allows for a transition to begin a discussion about pornography and how it distorts our views on sex which can have lasting effects on current and future relationships.
Links & Resources
The Center for Relationship Education
The Center for Relationship Education is committed to bringing foundational relationship skills to people of all ages and walks of life, in order to create understanding and effective communication in schools, workplaces, and at home.
Relationship Program Materials
Testimonials
High School
“I learned how to prepare myself with creating strong and healthy relationships.”
“I liked the examples and how she compared it to make it relatable. I learned how to build healthy and fulfilling relationships.”
Middle School
Thank you for informing us about very important information we needed to hear for our future. Now I have a good idea of how to avoid the STDs. I know that it’s not that important to have a boyfriend at our age. I know it’s important to dress modestly and respect our bodies.
– 11 year old, Des Moines
Thanks so much! Really appreciate you taking the time to share your gifts with our youth group!
– Youth group leader, Granger
I want to sincerely thank the nurse for giving her time and talents! She “works in the trenches” to help others with life-altering choices and situations. She is very strong and brave. I cannot express how thankful I am that InnerVisions HealthCare exists in our community!
– Guidance Counselor & Student Support Services, Des Moines
Great presentation from the nurse! She really spoke the truth in love to the kids in our confirmation class!
– Confirmation instructor, Indianola
Thank you for coming to our middle school and teaching us information that everyone should know.
– 12 year old, Des Moines