RESISTING-PEER-PRESSURE: A complete guide to holistic development.ppt

RESISTING-PEER-PRESSURE: A complete guide to holistic development.ppt

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  Your friends aretrying to persuade you to go to a party, but you aren’t sure because you don’t know the person who’s throwing the party. Peer Pressure and Refusal Skills What will you do?
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  Lesson Objectives Demonstrate refusalstrategies and apply skills for making responsible decisions under pressure. Classify forms of communication such as passive, aggressive, or assertive. Analyze the relationship between the use of refusal skills and the avoidance of unsafe situations. In this lesson, you’ll learn to:
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  Peer Pressure Your peerscan sometimes influence how you think, feel, and act. Peer pressure can have a positive or negative influence on your actions and behaviors. It is useful to learn to evaluate forms of peer pressure and develop healthful strategies for responding to it. Peer Pressure
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  Positive Peer Pressure Peerscan influence you in many positive ways. Positive peer pressure may involve not participating in risky behaviors or activities. You can also use positive peer pressure to influence others in healthful ways. You can be a role model by inspiring peers to take part in a positive act or a worthwhile cause. Peer Pressure
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  Negative Peer Pressure Peerssometimes pressure others to take part in behaviors or accept beliefs that have negative consequences. Negative peer pressure can involve harassment, which includes name-calling, teasing, or bullying. Negative peer pressure may also lead some teens to engage in behaviors that go against their values. Manipulation is another way of exerting negative peer pressure on others. Peer Pressure
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  Common Methods ofManipulation Peer Pressure
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  How to ResistPeer Pressure Resisting Negative Peer Pressure One way to resist negative peer pressure is to avoid it. Develop friendships with people who share your values and interests. Have friends who stand by you and support your decision.
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  Things to RememberWhen Faced with Peer Pressure Resisting Negative Peer Pressure It is important to remain firm and stay true to yourself. Make decisions that have the best possible effect on your well-being. Your health and safety come first. Respect yourself, stand by your values, and be assertive in your refusal.
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  Assertive communication iswhen you state your position and stand your ground while acknowledging the rights of others. This is the most effective approach when facing negative peer influences. Assertive Refusal Resisting Negative Peer Pressure
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  Refusal Skills Resisting NegativePeer Pressure Effective refusal skills involve a three-step process. 1. State your position. Give an honest reason for your response. Offering a legitimate reason will help strengthen your refusal. 2. Suggest alternatives. Your suggestion is most effective if it takes you away from the dangerous or unpleasant situation. 3. Stand your ground. Use strong body language and maintain eye contact.
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  Body Language andAssertive Refusal Resisting Negative Peer Pressure
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  Passive and AggressiveResponses Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Passive Responses To some people, a passive response to negative peer pressure seems more natural. Teens who respond passively to peer pressure may believe they are making friends by going along. Passive people may be viewed as pushovers who aren’t worthy of respect. Aggressive Responses
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  Learning and practicingassertive communication is the most effective way to deal with peer pressure. Being assertive will help you resist negative peer pressure today, and it will also serve as a useful skill throughout your life. Assertive Communication Resisting Negative Peer Pressure