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Taking Responsibility for You

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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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Assertiveness Life Skill

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• 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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HOW people ARE assertive:

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• 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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Model this Life Skill

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• In groups of 2 practice any health-related

situation using this skill

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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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Model this Life Skill

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• In pairs practice this skill using any health-

related situation you know or may be dealing with

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The Refusal Life Skill

Allows you to say “no” and still keep your friends, stay out

• f 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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Model this Life Skill

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• 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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Remember:

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KNOWLEDGE plus LIFE SKILLS equals an EMPOWERED PEER!

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Challenge:

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• 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!)