The letter "A"
This is to stand up or speak out for another person or a cause
Advocate
The type of relationship Thomas and Shiloh state they have
Platonic
Any acts of violence involving family members.
Domestic violence
Working together for the good of all
Cooperation
A complex set of characteristics that makes you unique and sets you apart from everyone else.
Personality
Standing up for your rights in a firm but positive ways; not passive or aggressive
Assertive
A bond or connection between people; many teens want to be in one of these very badly
Relationship
A pattern of behavior that attacks a child’s emotional development and sense of self-worth, such as name calling, put downs, and threatening
Emotional abuse
Nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, and behaviors.
Body language
The part you play in a relationship
Role
Really paying attention to what someone else is saying and feeling
Active listening
It's important that teens affiliate with people who have similar ones so they don't compromise their beliefs and standards of conduct
Values
Legal decision about who has the right to make decisions that affects the children and who has the physical responsibility of caring for them.
Custody
Therapy to restore healthy relationships in a family.
Family counseli
Non-hostile comments that point out problems and have the potential to help change a person; such as: "You did a great job on your test, but next time you may want to focus more on this specific area."
This is the conscious decision to avoid harmful behaviors like drinking, smoking, and bad relationships
Abstinence
Small, narrow circle of friends usually with similar backgrounds or tastes that excludes people they view as outsiders; some teens remain in these into adulthood
Clique
Domestic abuse directed at a spouse.
Spousal abuse
Message in which the sender uses themselves in a pronoun to express their feelings and thoughts
"I" message
An exaggerated and oversimplified belief about an entire group of people, such as "All Asians are smart and get good grades."
Stereotype
This type of behavior is when someone acts in a hostile way towards peers, siblings, or adults
Aggressive
The control and influence people your age may have over you...especially when they are trying to get you to do something stupid!
Peer pressure
A failure to provide a child’s physical or emotional needs.
Neglect
Techniques that can help you refuse when you are urged to take part in unsafe or unhealthful behaviors, such as simply saying, "NO!"
Refusal skills
A facility equipped to handle emergencies and make referrals for persons who need help.
Crisis center