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www.realityworks.com Taking Responsibility for You Experiential Learning Technology 1

www.realityworks.com Take the knowledge you have gained from this unit and BLEND it all with the following LIFE SKILLS for a wonderful recipe of RESPONSIBILITY! Experiential Learning Technology 2

www.realityworks.com 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! Experiential Learning Technology 3

www.realityworks.com 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 Experiential Learning Technology 4

www.realityworks.com Model this Life Skill • In groups of 2 practice any health-related situation using this skill Experiential Learning Technology 5

www.realityworks.com 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! Experiential Learning Technology 6

www.realityworks.com Model this Life Skill • In pairs practice this skill using any health- related situation you know or may be dealing with Experiential Learning Technology 7

www.realityworks.com 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” Experiential Learning Technology 8

www.realityworks.com 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 Experiential Learning Technology 9

www.realityworks.com Remember: KNOWLEDGE plus LIFE SKILLS equals an EMPOWERED PEER! Experiential Learning Technology 10

www.realityworks.com 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!) Experiential Learning Technology 11