Relationship Smarts PLUS, based on the 5-year federal evaluation study at Auburn University, is a research-based curriculum that uses hands-on activities to build skills and knowledge necessary for making wise relationship choices. This publication covers topics such as maturity, identifying values, peer pressure, attractions and infatuation, building blocks for positive relationships, assessing relationship health, a low-risk relationship strategy, principles of smart relationships, the nature of true intimacy, a realistic concept of love, and breaking up. Also includes date violence prevention and assertiveness skills, communication/ conflict skills, identity and future orientation, and a unique approach to pregnancy prevention that educates about the needs of children. (Author abstract).

Includes: Instructors Guide with 13 lessons; Student Workbook; 5 posters; All activity resources and ready to use game cards; Resource CD with lesson by lesson PowerPoints, that provide more resource materials to teach the lessons and help you visually reinforce key concepts from chapters; and Reproducible handouts. Support Materials – The Art of Loving Well Anthology (used in all 5 Love U2 units).