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8th Grade LifeSkills
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8th Grade
LifeSkills
Intro
Making Decisions
This unit briefly reviews the 3 Cs of effective decision making so that we can practice using the method in increasingly complex and risky situations
Think about a decision you made recently that you were not happy with the outcome
Making Decisions
Why do you think you made the choice you did?
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Today we will review a method for making decisions and solving problems, so that we can think for ourselves and make responsible choices.
Did anything influence you to make the decision you did?
Clarify
3 Cs of Effective Decision Making
Consider
What are the steps for the 3 Cs?
Choose
Practice
Work in pairs and go through the 3 Cs of decision making
Decision-Making Practice
What is anxiety?
Coping with Anxiety
What are some physical symptoms?
Deep Breathing
Mental Rehearsal
Self Assessment
Anxiety Reduction Techniques
Preparation and Practice
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Positive Thinking
Help to control our thoughts
Anxiety-Reduction Techniques
Physical anxiety-reduction
Cognitive anxiety-reduction techniques
Techniques fall into two categories
Help to relax the body
Physical Techniques
- Deep Breathing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Physical
Cognitive Techniques
- Preparation and Practice
- Mental Rehearsal
- Positive Thinking
Cognitive
Why are social skills important?
Social Skills
How does healthy socializing impact our life?
Smiling
Hello!
Nodding
Hi.
How's it going?
What are some greetings you use everyday?
Greetings and Brief Exchanges
Waving hello
3 important components to conversations
Deep vs. Superficial Conversations
Conversations
Starting
What's a deep conversation and who might you have that with?
Keeping it going
Ending
Why do you think so many people find it difficult to stand up for themselves?
Think of a recent situation in which an assertive response was called for
What is the difference between an assertive response and an aggressive one?
Assertiveness
What are the advantages of being assertive?
Firm
Direct
Slow and clear, no hesitation
Close, comfortable distance
Relaxed and open, confidence
Verbal Assertive Skills
Standing straight, shoulders relaxed, head up
Assertive Skills
What are some situations in which you might need to be assertive?
Procedure for saying No
Saying no
- Step 1: State your position
- Step 2: State your reason or justification
- Step 3: Be understanding (if appropriate)
Making Requests and Asserting Rights
Making Requests
- Step 1: State the problem or situation to be changed
- Step 2: Make the request to correct the problem or change the situation
Expressing your feelings
Express
- Step 1: Think about what you want to say
- Step 2: Tell the other person how you feel or think
Practice
Nonverbal Assertive Skills
Form pairs to practice the situations
Tips: Page 42 and 43
Situations Involving Peer Pressure
What are some situations in which you have seen or heard that involve peer pressure and drugs?
Resisting Peer Pressure
Ways to say "No"
No
- No, thanks
- No, thanks. I don't smoke
- Not now. I'm in a hurry.
- Not now. I'm not into it tonight.
- Are you kidding? I won't go near that stuff.
- No! And if you had any sense you wouldn't either.