Designed by Nest in collaboration with MSD, Love Creep: Understanding Coercive Control is a teacher resource designed to support kōrero with senior secondary students (ages 16–18) on the topic of healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviours. Through two 45-minute lessons, students explore the concept of coercive control—how it can begin subtly, how it differs from other forms of relationship harm, and why recognising patterns early is so important. With a focus on safety, inclusivity, and critical thinking, these lessons give rangatahi the language and tools to reflect on real-world scenarios, deepen their understanding of respectful relationships, and know where to seek help for themselves or support others.
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What’s included in this resource:
• A comprehensive lesson plan with background notes and curriculum links
• A PowerPoint slide-deck to support facilitation and student engagement
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• A worksheet to support Lesson 1 (Relationship Reflection Web)
• Diary entries to guide Lesson 2 discussions through fictional scenarios
• Extension activities to build deeper reflection and ongoing learning