Assertiveness and Advocacy skills
Self-advocacy means speaking up for your.....
Rights, wants, needs, or yourself.
Someone disagrees with your opinion. What is a respectful response?
"That's okay, we can have different opinions."
When someone is talking to you, what should you do?
Listen and pay attention.
You are starting a new job or class. What is one thing you can do to get ready?
Learn the schedule, ask questions, prepare materials, or arrive on time.
When you meet someone new, what is the first thing you should do?
Say hello and introduce yourself.
You need a break because you are feeling overwhelmed. What is a way to advocate for yourself?
"I need a few minutes to calm down," or "Can I take a short break?"
What is one healthy way to calm down when you start feeling overwhelmed or angry?
Take deep breaths, count to 10, take a break, listen to music, or talk to someone.
Name one way to show you're listening
Eye contact, nodding, or saying "okay."
You have three things to do today. What could help you remember them?
A list, planner, or phone reminder.
A friend is talking. Should you interrupt them or wait for them to finish talking?
A person keeps asking you questions that feel too personal. What can you say?
"I don't want to talk about that," or "That's private information."
True or False: Everyone experiences different emotions, and that's okay.
True!
Which is better: talking the whole time or giving everyone a turn?
Giving everyone a turn to speak without interrupting.
You don't know how to do a task at work or an assignment at school. What should you do?
Ask your supervisor, coworker, teacher, or peer for help.
Give an example of poor social skills
Not listening when your friend is talking, interrupting your friend, not taking turns for planning activities, calling friend names
You have an idea during a group discussion, but you are nervous to share it. What could you do?
Take a breath and say, "I have an idea I would like to share."
Your friend doesn't want to talk today because they're upset. What is the best thing to do?
Respect their space, let them know you're there if they need you, or check in later.
You are feeling frustrated but do not know how to explain why. What can you do?
Take a break, use feeling words, ask for help, or explain what is bothering you.
You start feeling stressed and overstimulated at work/school. Name one thing that could help.
Take a break, deep breathing, ask for help.
A stranger asks you to get into their car because they "need help." What should you do?
Say no, walk away, and tell a trusted adult or family member.
Someone pressures you to do something you do not want to do. What should you do?
Say no, explain your choice, leave if needed, and talk to a trusted person.
Your friend tells your their family member has died. How do you respond?
Ask your friend what you could do to best support them
During a group conversation, you notice you have been talking for a long time. What is a good communication strategy?
Pause, ask others what they think, and give someone else a chance to talk.
Your classroom or workplace is too noisy, and you cannot focus. What could help?
Ask for a quieter space, use headphones, take a break, or use a coping strategy.
Someone you like asks you on a date, but you do not want to go. What can you say?
"No thank you," "I’m not interested," or another respectful response.