About ARYA
(pronounced "Are Yuh")...
A
set of twelve 45-minute sessions for 9th-12th graders to teach valuable life skills,
Active Relationships for Young Adults (A.R.Y.A.) teaches
students to communicate effectively and to successfully resolve
issues
encountered in daily life. A.R.Y.A.
targets important objectives such as the
student’s own responsibility
for feelings of happiness
and positive, successful behaviors, especially respect
of self and others.
A.R.Y.A. aims to increase emotional
intelligence, awareness of and management
of triggers and the power of each individual to control his/her own inner climate, regardless
of life’s twists and turns. Students learn to plan
successful
choices
to
get needs met.
A. R. Y. A. teaches practical tools for
communication, techniques
for anger management and resolution
of differences with others. These are life
changing skills
that
have far reaching effects for students as they make their way to and through adulthood.
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is NEVER too soon. Join in now!
Additional Information on ARYA...
Description of ARYA: Twelve 45-minute sessions of the most
important things most adults don't know! The sessions can be expanded to many
more (36) due to vast, rich information included in the text.
Where can ARYA be taught? Schools and
universities, faith-based settings (there is also
a Christian edition), organizations,
agencies, and housing projects--anywhere there are young people.
ARYA can be taught to what age group? ARYA can currently be taught to youth ages 13 and above
Curriculum Topics of Active
Relationships for Young Adults (ARYA)
Active Relationships for Young Adults (ARYA)
Life Skills for Use with Friends, Family and Marriage Partners and
Co-Workers
(A Christian Edition is
also available- co-author: by Amanda Weatherby, PhD candidate, Fuller Theological
Seminary)
Topics are typically presented in 45-minute sessions
Session One
Effective
Communication Skills
Whether
you are tend toward introversion (being more quiet) or extroversion (being more
talkative), learn to share information clearly and to hear information without distortion.
Learn the impact of optimistic styles and pessimistic styles of thinking and learn
successful communication techniques to use with friends, co-workers and loved ones.
Session Two
Money
Personalities, Bridging Gaps and Managing Yours
Learn the style you have and a frame of reference for the many ways to manage money. Learn
to work with others who may differ from you and learn how to quell resentment and even
appreciate differences. Learn the pitfalls of power struggles and set up your money life
to be successful.
Session Three
Using
Your Brain for Positive Perspectives
Learn why you react the way you do - Brain Physiology. Learn to engineer optimal
reactions rather than letting life control you. Simple animals have no choice except to
run mazes as expected, but humans with high intellect can use skills to their advantage.
Session Four
Inner
Climate Control (Part I- Managing Triggers)
Learn
power thinking to shape healthy perspectives and increase success in all areas of life.
Examine your hot buttons/triggers. Examine their origins and decide whether past coping
mechanisms are outdated and what will work for success. Explore the mechanisms of
anger, learn to respect anger’s power to distort and use feelings wisely rather than
letting them control you.
Session Five
Inner Climate Control (Part II-Anger Management)
Learn the specific tools of anger management techniques. Anger distorts thinking and is
counter productive to choosing behaviors that get you what you really want in life. Train
yourself to control your own physiology and give yourself greater opportunities for life
success.
Session Six
Defining Destructive Behavior
You may think you know when you are acting destructively but it may surprise
you to know that most adults don’t! They think what they are doing is acceptable and
besides that, it is what they have always done. Learn to recognize daily destructive
habits and substitute habits that ensure your success for a rich, satisfying life.
Session Seven Resolving
Differences for Success (Part I-Steps of Positive 
Conflict
Resolution)
Now that you know what NOT to do, learn step-by- step procedures for resolving differences
that result in good feelings between people rather than lingering resentment. See a
demonstration and learn to do peer coaching.
Session Eight
Resolving
Differences for Success (Part II-Practice and Peer 
Coaching)
Review the techniques of conflict resolution and practice the techniques. Practice peer coaching to help others move more
smoothly through differences of opinions. These skills are necessary to navigate life
well. They pay off for a lifetime, with friends, co-workers and loved ones.
Session Nine
Savvy Choices for Dating, Marriage and for Working with 
Members of the
Opposite Gender (Part I-Your Own Biology)
Learn the “Biology of Love” and why people do such crazy things. Learn
about human chemistry and its ability to distort thinking of otherwise intelligent people!
Learn how to make choices in spite of desire and reap the long-term rewards of
“right” choices.
Session Ten
Savvy
Choices for Dating, Marriage and for Working with 
Members of
the Opposite Gender (Part II-Choosing Friends and Partners)
Learn what to look for in friends, businesses to work for, or a partner. Make sure
you are choosing wisely the people with whom you spend your time, effort and life. Making
unwise choices can cost you dearly. Learn the skills to choose associations that will make
your life much more pleasant, more fun and more successful.
Session Eleven
Setting Up
Daily Habits for a Great Life
Learn
to live each day well, as if it is the last and as if it is how you want to be known. Set
up practical habits that keep connections strong and allow you to live your dreams, your
values and experience the goodwill of others. Learn techniques for meeting, greeting,
parting, communicating regularly and establishing stronger bonds with those you care to
know.
Session Twelve
Character,
Values & Goals for Long-Term Success
Determine
your values and your goals. Decide what it will take to live according to what you cherish
most, giving those things the most of your effort and attention. Learn not to be diverted
by life’s “squeaky wheels” and to proactively build your dreams into a
reality for long-term success.
Contact:
Active Relationships Center 877.724.7789
Author, Kelly Simpson, MA
Psychology
Lifetime Certified K-12 Teacher for the Hearing Impaired
