Level 3 -- "Wolf"

The wolf is family oriented and knows its inner power in ways that it doesn’t have to demonstrate.  It has a strong inner voice which guides it.

As students begin to develop more of an awareness of others, they will further exhibit an understanding of how their behavior impacts others.  Students begin to develop empathy and intimacy in their relationships with peers, family, friends, adults, and demonstrate consistency in their tolerance and respect for others around them.  Family therapy has a major emphasis as students struggle to examine how their past interpersonal patterns impact present interactions.  Students learn to identify their relationship patterns with others and recognize the healthy and unhealthy aspects of continuing to carry out those patterns in the future.  Students and family members develop a better understanding of each person’s step in the “dance” of their conflict and apply skills to change their interactions.  The goal of family therapy is to identify unhealthy patterns, establish healthy boundaries, and increase mutually satisfying family interactions.  Students are also expected to exhibit empathy and tolerance through their participation in group discussions and community projects.

The spiritual goal is for the student to find her voice and regain access to her real self.  Healthy self-esteem means honoring one’s true self.  On this level, students will read  Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity.  Esther’s story parallels this goal, as it is one of strength and dignity.  Furthermore, in Esther, we see a revealing of God’s character, his faithfulness, and how he provides for those who trust him even through events most of us would see as tragic.  Esther’s story is the account of godly attributes like courage, dignity, wisdom, and strength.