STOG
What does STOG stand for?
See, think, OK, go!
True or False: A personal strength can help you be successful in a leisure activity.
true.
Name one example of a personal development challenge.
options:
having a sense of who you are, feeling good about yourself, forgiving yourself, accepting yourself, taking care of yourself, taking responsibility, sticking to your principles, setting goals
Strengths and weaknesses
What is the main idea of self advocacy?
Equal rights
What are the four categories of possibilities to think about when making a decision using the STOG method?
1. head
2. heart
3. hands
4. future
Name a strength that would allow you to tell a joke.
Sense of humor/being funny
What is one physical challenge that can be overcome by playing a sport?
options:
exercising, strengthening, keeping in shape
Who can influence you when making a decision?
Friends, peers, family, teachers, etc.
Name 2 places you can use self advocacy.
The heart stands for how you _____ about your choice.
feel
Name a personal quality you need to have a job.
Options:
Honest, dependable, responsible, organized, patient, even-tempered, up-beat personality
Being shy may relate to which social challenge that is listed?
Introducing yourself, carrying a conversation, sharing feelings, standing up for yourself
Name at least 2 things you should consider when making a choice.
Options:
What do I like?
What are my strengths?
What are some challenges?
How will this affect my family/friends?
How will this affect my job/career?
How will this affect my dreams?
Name 1 thing you can do to strengthen self advocacy?
Speak out about yourself.
Talk to people about who you are.
Be confident in what your hopes and concerns are.
True or False: Understanding your interests, strengths, and challenges, can help you choose what leisure activities to participate in.
True
A strength that would help you play a sport would be....
Options:
Stamina, endurance, physical strength, coordination, balance, reflexes, determination
Not eating a well balanced meal with a lot of fruits and vegetables can be considered a part of what physical challenge?
Healthy diet
Is there a "right" way to make a choice?
No!
"Knowing yourself" involves understanding which three ideas?
1. Strengths
2. Weaknesses
3. Interests
What does "future" represent in STOG?
How your decision will affect the rest of your life.
Name at least 2 strengths needed for self advocacy.
Independence, confident, self-esteem, etc.
Scenario: Sally gets very distracted during a conversation with her friend and is not really paying attention to what they are talking about. When her friend asks her a question, she doesn't know what to respond. What 2 social challenges is Sally demonstrating?
Carrying on a conversation
Listening to others
Speaking for ourselves and making our own choices is.... ?
Self advocacy
Name at least one "critical issue" for self advocates.
Options:
respect, changing attitudes, supportive public policy, affirming community systems, widely available public education, helping families nurture self-advocacy