Project Self Respect II

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Project Self Respect II
Coach Ferrell Ms. Fonke-Harris 6th Grade
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Day 5ABSTINENCE A RESPONSIBLE CHOICE

• Objectives for the day
• Define Abstinence.
• Recognize that abstinence as the only 100 way to
  prevent negative consequences of risk behavior.
• Use a decision-making model.
• Identify and implement resistance skills (You
  have decided to say NO, but now how do I say
  it!).

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ABSTINENCE

• What is Abstinence?
• Abstinence is saying NO to any unhealthy risk
  behaviors such as teen sexual activity or drug
  usage.

NO THANKS
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ABSTINENCE is the only 100 effective (safe) way
to prevent unhealthy consequences such as TEEN
PARENTHOOD, DRUG DEPENDENCY, STDs, and HIV
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DECISION MAKINGThe situation To drink
alcohol at a partyYES

• Reasons why
• To be cool
• To fit in
• Curious
• Peer pressure
• Rebel
• Low self worth

• Negative consequences
• Drunk
• Sick/hangover
• Accidents
• Health problems
• Trouble with parents
• Trouble with law
• Lose respect for self
• Lose respect and trust of others.

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NO

• Reasons Why
• things in the negative consequences column for
  the YES answer will not happen
• Future goals
• Better things to do
• Keep true friends
• Dont want to (values)
• Better relationship with parent

• Negative Consequences
• Teasing
• Lose so called friends (not true friends)

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I need to then ask myselfAre my reasons why

• SAFE?
• HEALTHY?
• LEGAL?
• SHOW RESPECT FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS?
• DEMONSTRATE GOOD CHARACTER?
• WOULD MY PARENTS/GUARDIANS APPROVE?

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If I can say NO to any one of these questions,
then it is in my own best interest to step away
from the situation and evaluate it further.
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RESISTANCE SKILLSWays to say NO to risk
behaviors (behaviors that can harm people).

• Look at the person. Say NO in a
  firm voice.
• Give reasons for saying NO.
• Match your behavior to your words.
• (dont send mixed messages)
• Ask an adult for help if you need it.

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Here are other tips for resisting risk behaviors

• Keep away from situations in which people might
  try to talk you into wrong actions.
• Keep away from people who take wrong actions.
• Tell an adult if someone tries to talk you into
  doing something wrong.
• Help your friends do what is right.

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THATS ALL FOLKS!