Advocating for Yourself
What does it mean to advocate for yourself?
Standing up for your needs and rights.
What is gratitude?
The quality of being thankful
Readiness to show appreciation
Acknowledging the good things in life
What does it mean to give feedback?
to share helpful thoughts, opinions, or information about someone's work, actions, or behavior so they can learn, grow, or do a better job next time
What is empathy?
Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings and emotions.
What does Ms. Keys teach?
Path 1/2
SBS
You need to practice your comm_____ skills to be a good self advocate
communication
Increases happiness and life satisfaction
Reduces stress and anxiety
Improves sleep quality
Strengthens relationships
Enhances mental health
Boosts immune system function
Why does feedback matter?
Feedback helps us improve our skills and work.
It fosters better communication and collaboration.
It helps build strong, positive relationships.
Is empathy active or passive?
Active
What pets does Ms. Keys own?
Shrimp
Fish
Praying Mantis
Snails
Who are some people who can help you advocate for yourself?
friends
family
teachers
mentors
Name some small things to be grateful for.
A warm bed
Access to education
Clean water
Good health
Technology
Daily meals
Friends' messages
Music that moves you
What are the two main types of feedback?
Positive feedback and constructive criticism
Why does empathy matter?
Builds positive relationships
Helps in conflict resolution
Creates a supportive community
How old is Ms. Keys?
26
Name one step of self-advocacy?
Identify the problem
who can help
have confidence
speak up
say thank you
Name some big things to be grateful for
Family relationships
Educational opportunities
Personal freedom
Safety and security
Cultural heritage
Future possibilities
Support systems
Personal talents
""Next time, you could try..." is an example of
constructive criticism
Name one of the types of empathy
cognitive empathy
affective empathy
What did Ms. Keys study in college?
Special Education
Self Advocacy helps you take control of your L___ and your Dec_____.
life and decisions
What are some ways you can practice gratitude daily?
Keep a gratitude journal
Share appreciation with others
Start the day with three thankful thoughts
Practice mindful moments
Express thanks to someone daily
Notice the beauty in ordinary moments
"Your diagram made it easier to understand." is an example of...
positive feedback
Which type of empathy is often called “perspective taking”
cognitive empathy
Where did Ms. Keys go to college?
Texas A&M University