The first rule of ROX
Confidentiality: What we say in here stays in here
This type of communication means going along to please others, not voicing your opinions or concerns, not standing up for yourself
Passive
33% of girls say they don't disagree with others or say what they're thinking because they want to be liked
FALSE!
55% report this. 33% reported feeling this way in 2017 so it has gone up a LOT.
T or F: There is both good AND bad stress
True!
This is the only mammal that cannot jump
Give an example of a personal boundary
Not allowing others to hug/touch you without your permission
Not allowing friends or family to speak down to you/disrespect you
Saying no to anything that makes you uncomfortable
Saying no to extra work when you are overwhelmed
Respect others idea's and expect them to respect mine
Spend my time wisely and set aside time for myself
What ROX stands for
Ruling Our Experiences
This is one of the only situations in which Aggressive Behavior is appropriate.
When we are fighting for our safety
The number one concern that girls across the country report they face is DRAMA.
TRUE
This % of girls reporting putting pressure on themselves to be perfect (must answer within 10% of correct answer)
65%
This is Ms. Tackett's favorite Book Series
Give two examples of something that could be considered "good" stress
Nerves before a big game/competition/concert
Nerves when talking to your crush/excitement over meeting someone you like
Learning something new you are excited about
Working hard to complete a project
Landing a new job/your first job
Thinking about or planning for college
These are limits and rules we set for ourselves within our relationships
Personal Boundaries
This is the best kind of communication to use to stand up for ourselves and solve conflicts
Assertive Communication
By the time girls get to high school, 58% report they are actually happy with the way they look
FALSE
Only 24% report being happy with the way they are.
58% report they want to change at least one thing about their appearance
Symptoms that show you are experiencing stress (at least 3)
heart racing, sweating, restless/fidgety, cannot focus, forgetting important things, sleeping more or less than normal, headaches/stomach aches, constantly feeling overwhelmed, difficulty relaxing, being easily irritated
This is the strongest bone in the human body
Femur/Thigh Bone
Name 3 things from the ROX Pledge
I am strong, independent and corageous
I am not defined by others, by society or the media
My self-confidence comes from within
I am confident, capable and respectful
I am in control of how I treat others and myself
My self-respect influences my decisions
I will value others experiences and they will value mine
We are all valuable, important and worthy of support and respect
This is one of the biggest reasons drama occurs
Girls have a difficult time being Assertive and are not taught how to do so
Using this phrase is a part of Assertive Communication
I feel...
When you...
I need you to...
25% of 9th grade girls report they have been asked to send a sexually inappropriate/explicit phot
FALSE
Research shows that 51% report being asked to send them and researchers believe these numbers are actually low
Name FOUR NEGATIVE coping skills
Isolation, withdrawing, ignoring the problem, drinking/smoking/using substances, physical aggression/fighting, over-eating/not eating, self-harm, overworking to avoid the problem, procrastination, impulsive shopping/spending
This part of your body weighs 3 pounds in adults
The Brain!
Name four of our assertive rights
Say No and speak up when uncomfortable
Be competent and proud of my accomplishments
Feel and express anger or disappointment in appropriate ways
Be treated as an individual with unique thoughts and feelings.....
Name FIVE things we have covered this year so far
Teambuilding, Communication, Navigating Peer Relationships, Body Image, Media Influence, Social Media, Conflict Resolution, Developing Supportive Connections, Stress, Coping skills
This type of communication is portrayed by body stance, hand movements, facial gestures, etc and can have a BIG impact of how your message is received
Non-Verbal Communication
More men than women attend college
FALSE: Currently about 51% of people in college are female
Name 5 positive coping skills
Talking about it, coloring/drawing, taking a walk/physical activity, deep breathing, meditation, writing/journaling, listening to music, spend time with friends
This is the Color of a Giraffe's tongue
Purple!
Give two examples of using Assertive responses to communicate a problem
answers will vary