Sanctuary Course

Sanctuary courses are a type of educational program designed to help students to develop the skills and knowledge they need to lead meaningful, respectful, and safe lives. Sanctuary courses are progressive, evidence based and experiential-based in their approach, and provide students with support, guidance, and tools for navigating the challenges in our society and cultivating stronger interpersonal relationships. The primary goal of Sanctuary courses is to provide students with a sense of safety and understanding of their individual struggles within our current cultural and social constructs. More importantly, it emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, positive communication, and emotional regulation skills. Sanctuary courses also allow students to explore difficult topics such as racism, sexism, and spirituality, in a safe and supportive environment. The content of each Sanctuary course varies by school, but in general includes topics such as identification of personal and societal bias, safety and crisis responses, effective communication for conflict resolution, and respectful language use. Additionally, Sanctuary courses often focus on how to build strong, positive relationships and how to respond to and manage conflicts constructively. Sanctuary courses are designed to help students build self-confidence and a sense of self-worth, while cultivating their capacity to manage a wide range of circumstances. These courses can provide students with the skills they need to grow and thrive as compassionate, active, and positive citizens in their communities.