Self Advocacy: Classroom, Workplace, Relationships

Self Advocacy: The Classroom

100

Give an example of self advocacy in the classroom. 

*Answers will vary

-Raising your hand when you don't understand the material

-Asking the teacher questions

-Asking for more information 

200

True or False: Yelling "I don't want to!!" across the classroom is a good form of self advocacy. 

False

*Why is it false?

300

Someone in class is distracting you from getting your work done and it is an important assignment. What should you do?

Kindly let them know you need to get your work done and you can talk after

Self Advocacy: The Workplace

100

Give an example of self advocacy in the workplace. 

*Answers will vary 

-Asking for a break a couple of hours into you shift

-Calling off when you feel sick 

-Asking for help when a task is too hard

200

True or False: Telling your boss "I don't want to go outside and get carts today. You do it!!" is a good form of self advocacy in the workplace. 

False!!

Why is this false?

300

Your boss asks you to come in on your day off but you already have plans and can't come into work. What should you do?

Let them know in a respectful way that you are not going to be able to come in. 

*Should you feel bad for not coming in on your day off?

Self Advocacy: Relationships

100

Give an example of self advocacy in a relationship. 

*Answers will vary 

-Letting someone know you need some time and space away from them 

-Saying "no" to something you are uncomfortable with doing

-Setting boundaries early on (and respecting the boundaries they set as well)

200

True or False: Letting a girlfriend/boyfriend/partner/friend know you are uncomfortable with doing something and standing your ground is a good form of self advocacy. 

True!!

*Why is this true?

300

You have been talking to someone you have a crush on for a few months in a romantic way but have not "officially" started dating. You want to date them but are confused if they want a relationship with you.

You are confused, what should you do to clarify this relationship and advocate for yourself?

*Answers will vary

-"Do you see us being more than friends in the future?"

-Be open about your feelings and be honest 

***If they don't feel the same feelings for you, do not try to convince them. Move on and be open to new experiences.

Random Q's

100

Self advocacy is...

the ability to speak up for yourself and make your own life decisions

200

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300

True or False: In order to be a good self advocate, you should know your weaknesses and strengths. 

True!

*Why do you think knowing these things about yourself is important?