Goals
What is a long-term goal? Give an example.
A long-term goal is one that will take a while to achieve. It might be an entire summer, a year or more.
(Ex: To graduate from college.)
What is the job of an Active Listener?
Make eye contact, pay attention to the speaker, have body language that shows they are listening and ask clarifying questions
What is a coping skill? Give an example of a positive coping skill.
A coping skill is something you do to help you relieve stress or help deal with difficult emotions.
(ie. Reading a book.)
Who should make your decisions and set your goals?
True or False. Tobacco, alcohol and other substances affect the way the brain works and develops.
True
What is a short-term goal? Give an example.
A short-term goal does not take long to achieve, might be a day or a week.
(ie. Finish all of my homework for the week.)
What is the job of the Speaker?
Make eye contact, speak clearly, avoid sending mixed messages and use respectful words
What is a negative coping skill?
A negative coping skill is one that doesn't really help you feel better and can negatively affect our health
(ie. substance use)
What is the first step to making a decision?
Stop and think about your possible choices and their consequences.
What is a possible consequence of drinking alcohol?
(ie. effects on brain development, poor decision making and short-term memory loss)
Yes or No. When trying to reach a goal saying, "I don't know if I can do this." is a good way to get to your goal.
No. To reach a goal we have to believe we can. Try saying, "I can do this if I work hard or put my mind to it."
What is non-verbal communication?
Ways we communicate without our words, (ie. body language, tone of voice, etc.)
Name one source of stress.
(ie. quizzes, arguments, etc.)
Name a Peer Pressure Refusal Strategy.
(ie. Walk Away, Say "No", Better Idea,etc.)
What part of your body can be damaged by smoking or vaping?
Lungs.
What is an example of something we can say to encourage ourselves or others to reach our goals?
(ie. You are getting better every day.)
Yes or no. It is not important to express your emotions.
No. In order to cope with our emotions, it is important to talk about it. Talk to a trusted adult if you are struggling with stress or difficult emotions.
Yes or No? Is taking a substance a good way to deal with stress?
No. Taking a substance will not help you deal with stress because the problem will still be there when you are finished. And it will negatively affect your health.
Yes or No. When using the Make an Excuse refusal strategy, it's okay to lie.
No. We don't want to lie to our friends, as we can get caught in a lie. It's important to use a real excuse for this strategy.
When is it okay to use someone else's prescription medication?
Never.