Evaluating Expectations
Change is
Difficult
A judge, Bureau of Prisons staff, probation officer and custody officer are examples of
Authority figures
Statement of change is an opportunity to commit to continue ____________.
working on changing your lifestyle.
Give one reason why communication is an important skill.
What is good communication helps develop healthy relationships, avoid bad feelings, prevent misunderstandings, get work done, etc.
List three situations where it may be difficult for you or someone else to stand up for themselves.
What is any response generated by the student
You have to met the challenge of this program: to change your lifestyle to one of emotional stability, free of drugs...
violence and criminal behavior.
The key is learning how to interact appropriately with this group of people
Authority figures
"I thought I knew it all, but I didn't practice my responses enough to situations I knew I would find myself in.____________
All I can say is you've gotta practice, man."
What are the two types of communication? Give an example of each.
What is verbal, as in using words and the loudness and tone of your voice. Non-verbal as in gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
What are two reasons why someone may find it difficult to stand up for themselves?
What is scared, or too little
________ are closely linked to criminal thinking errors.
Unrealistic Expectation
The key is anticipating and preparing for social situations that may result in pressure to return to former behaviors.
"It was hard standing up in front of the community and sharing my personal statement of change, but the feedback I got from the community really _________
helped me be honest and see things clearly."
What is a misunderstanding?
What is a misunderstanding is the result of a failure to communicate clearly. The sender communicates one message but the receiver hears another.
List three ways that people can respond to difficult situations.
What is passive, aggressive, assertive
If you find circumstances do not meet your expectations, do an __________
attitude check
The key is recognizing the important role relationships will play in your transition.
Relationships
"It's good to have a personal map of how I can reach my change goals and ________
what I need to look out for that can get me off track".
What is a good way to avoid a misunderstanding?
What is listening or asking them to repeat the directions.
Name three benefits of being assertive.
What is any student response
What are the two expectations discussed in this book?
Unrealistic and Realistic Expectation
There are three key transition issues discussed in the book, what are they?
Authority Figures, Handling social pressure, maintaining healthy relationships
In order to maintain your momentum, you must use the skills you learned in the challenge program. Name one
Attitude Check, RSA, Spoke Check, Five Rules for Rational Thinking
Describe how you might use communication skills to improve your communication either at school, at home, or with friends.
What is any response that identifies an area to apply the skill and a benefit.
Describe one verbal assertive skill or one refusal technique.
What is any refusal skills.