1. Taking Responsibility for You
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2. Take the knowledge you have gained from this unit and BLEND it all with the following LIFE SKILLS for a wonderful recipe of RESPONSIBILITY!
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3. Assertiveness Life Skill
The ability to stand up for what you believe is right and healthy and respond in a very confident and nice way!
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4. HOW people ARE assertive:
They move closer to the other person
They look them right in the eyes
They say something positive first
They respond quickly
They are confident but say it nicely
They keep a low voice tone
They know what they want to say ahead of time
They thank them for listening at the end
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5. Model this Life Skill
In groups of 2 practice any health-related situation using this skill
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6. The Communication Life Skill
This skill allows you to communicate more effectively by letting them know how you feel and stating what you want/need:
I feel…..(share a feeling)
When…..(Share the behavior causing your feelings)
Because…(how it effects you)
Then, either:
Would you consider…
I’d like…
I want…
Always thank them afterwards!
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7. Model this Life Skill
In pairs practice this skill using any health-related situation you know or may be dealing with
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8. The Refusal Life Skill
Allows you to say “no” and still keep your friends, stay out of trouble and still have fun!
Ask Questions
Think about your decision-5 ?’s
Is it healthy?
Is it safe?
Is it legal?
Does it respect myself and others?
Does it respect the wishes of my parents/guardians?
If you answer no to any one of these questions, you probably should NOT do it. If you do anyway, you better be ready for the consequences!
State only one consequence and repeat it
Sell an alternative
Walk away but “leave the door open”
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9. Model this Life Skill
In pairs create a situation( real or imaginary) where you could use most , if not all, of the steps in the refusal skill
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10. Remember: equals an EMPOWERED PEER! KNOWLEDGE plus LIFE SKILLS
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11. Challenge: Use what you now know Use the life skills you now have
Practice in REAL life scenarios!
Now let’s try some real tough ones…. (Mature middle school students KNOW how to handle these situations!)
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