This document discusses skills for coping with peer pressure, including decision making, communication, and refusal skills. It outlines the following steps for decision making: 1) identify the problem, 2) gather relevant information, 3) list possible solutions, 4) consider outcomes, 5) apply personal values, 6) choose the best decision, 7) make a plan to implement it. Effective communication involves assertive "I messages", reflective listening, maintaining eye contact, avoiding judgment, and not interrupting. Refusal skills include firmly and confidently saying "no", using body language to reinforce the refusal, laughing it off, and offering an alternative activity.
This document discusses skills for coping with peer pressure, including decision making, communication, and refusal skills. It outlines the following steps for decision making: 1) identify the problem, 2) gather relevant information, 3) list possible solutions, 4) consider outcomes, 5) apply personal values, 6) choose the best decision, 7) make a plan to implement it. Effective communication involves assertive "I messages", reflective listening, maintaining eye contact, avoiding judgment, and not interrupting. Refusal skills include firmly and confidently saying "no", using body language to reinforce the refusal, laughing it off, and offering an alternative activity.
This document discusses skills for coping with peer pressure, including decision making, communication, and refusal skills. It outlines the following steps for decision making: 1) identify the problem, 2) gather relevant information, 3) list possible solutions, 4) consider outcomes, 5) apply personal values, 6) choose the best decision, 7) make a plan to implement it. Effective communication involves assertive "I messages", reflective listening, maintaining eye contact, avoiding judgment, and not interrupting. Refusal skills include firmly and confidently saying "no", using body language to reinforce the refusal, laughing it off, and offering an alternative activity.
This document discusses skills for coping with peer pressure, including decision making, communication, and refusal skills. It outlines the following steps for decision making: 1) identify the problem, 2) gather relevant information, 3) list possible solutions, 4) consider outcomes, 5) apply personal values, 6) choose the best decision, 7) make a plan to implement it. Effective communication involves assertive "I messages", reflective listening, maintaining eye contact, avoiding judgment, and not interrupting. Refusal skills include firmly and confidently saying "no", using body language to reinforce the refusal, laughing it off, and offering an alternative activity.
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Responsible Sexual Behavior 2.
Decision Making Skills
Peer Pressure, Conflict, Conflict Resolution Decision-making Steps 1. Identify the problem Coping With Peer Pressure 2. Gather Info related to the problem What is Peer Pressure? 3. List ways to solve the problems (decisions) Peer pressure occurs when people more less your age put pressure on you to do things, 4. List possible outcomes for each possible decision sometimes against your will. 5. Apply your values Dealing with peer pressure can create both inner conflict and conflict amongst friends 6. Choose the best decision 7. List the steps you will take in carrying out my decision Coping With Peer Pressure 8. Do what is needed to carry out my decision 1. Say “No” 2. Find a way to solve the root problem 3.Communication Skills 3. Make an informed Decision 1. Assertive Communication Skills: Using the I-Message 4. Communicate your views effectively Communicating in a way to stand up for yourself and accept responsibility for your own 5. Practice confidence and firmness in your refusal. thoughts and feelings without blaming or putting others down.
How to Say “No” using ASK principle 2. Mirroring/Reflection
The ASK Principle is asking yourself question to better understand your personal (moral) views on responsible sexual behaviour. 1 person states his/her thoughts and feelings and the 2nd person restates person 1’s 1. Say “No” to NEGATIVE Pressures e.g. “NO I have thought about it and I don’t want to feelings by correctly reflecting the other person’s feelings. do it.” THIS IS CALLED MIRRORING OR REFLECTING 2. Know Positive Options e.g. “I would rather listen to music, take a walk, go home, To give a person’s feelings back to him/her correctly to show/make sure the feeling etc.” is understood 3. There are various ways of resolving the conflict created by peer pressure. 3. Communication Skills: Good Listening Skills Maintaining Eye Contact Problem Solving Skills, Decision-Making Skills and Communication Skills 1. Indicating Interest 1.Problem Solving Skills 2. Keeping an Open Mind Steps to Problem Solving 3. Avoiding Interruptions 1. Define the Problem (Ask what is…) 4. Not being defensive 2. Look for alternatives (Find possible solutions) 5. Refraining from judging and listening 3. Outcomes of the negative choices (What are the Consequences) 4. Ruling Out (Choose BEST possible Solution) 4. Refusal Skills 5. Take Action (Implement Solution) 1. Give a firm refusal, be confident and strong 6. Evaluate the Outcome (Has the problem been Resolved) 2. Use correct body language, Say No with your body too. 3. Laughing while saying no sends mixed messages 4. Offer an alternative