1. Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills
Chapter 8 Lesson 2

2. Warm Up
Karen and Ann met at tryouts for the school gymnastics team. The coach gave each girl a list of fitness tips to prepare for the tryouts. The tips included eating a low-fat diet, getting enough sleep, stretching before each workout, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol use. On the way home, Ann pulled a pack of cigarettes out of her bag and offered one to Karen. Karen doesn’t like smoking and really wants to make the team.
What could Karen say to Ann? Write your explanation in a brief paragraph

3. Positive Negative Peer Pressure
The influence that people your age may have on you.
Positive
Peer Pressure
Negative
Peer Pressure
Inspiring you to try a new activity
Participate in community projects
Volunteering
NOT participating in risky behaviors
Harassment – persistently annoying others (name calling, teasing, bullying).
Manipulation – indirect dishonest way to control or influence other people

4. Methods of Manipulation
Making threats
Blackmail
Mocking or teasing
Guilt trips
Bargaining
Flattery
Bribing

5. 3 Styles of Communication
Assertive - state your position, stand your ground, while acknowledging the rights of others
Aggressive – overly forceful, pushy, or hostile
Passive – unwilling or unable to express thoughts or feelings in a direct, firm manner

6. Assertive Refusal
Refusal skills are communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthy, or go against your values.
Step 1: state your position
Step 2: suggest alternatives
Step 3: stand your ground