Values
What is a value?
To have respect, esteem, or appreciation for an object, relationship or idea
What is the decision-making model we discussed last week called?
PROPS
What is a risk?
A possible loss or harm
State whether this is a low, medium, or high risk.
Riding a bike with a helmet
Low
What does playing it safe mean to you?
Not engaging in risky behaviors
Write down 3 things you value
Friends, Sports, Food, Animals, Education, Outdoors, etc.
What is the first step of the decision-making model?
Stop and think. Take a deep breathe.
Know what kind of risk-taker you are. Do you tend to take low, medium, or high risks?
Low, medium, high
State whether this is a low, medium, or high risk.
Smoking a couple of cigarettes
Medium
Who are positive supports or influences in your life?
Parents, friends, teacher, counselors
Give an example of a relationship you value and why?
I value my relationship with my best friend because she listens to me when I need someone to talk to.
What is the third step of the decision-making model?
Options
What is an example of a low risk, a medium risk, and a high risk?
Low: riding a bike with a helmet
Medium: Going to a party with alcohol
High: Getting a ride from a friend who has been drinking
What can we do to prevent and reduce the specific risks that come with the use of alcohol and other substances?
Abstain or use PROPS decision-making model to think through our options before coming to a decision.
What are coping mechanisms?
Ways we deal with emotions such as stress, anger, or anxiety
How does what we value affect how much we're willing to risk?
If I value sports I am less likely to take risks that will put it in jeopardy. Ex: Keeping my grades up to play
Henry's friend invited him to a party on Wednesday night. He has a big History exam first thing Thursday morning, which he has not yet studied for. Henry is also on the verge of being kicked off the basketball team for his grades.
What values would Henry be taking into consideration when making a decision?
Friends, Sports, Education
Watch out for the influence of alcohol or other drugs. What are side effects of using substances such as alcohol or other drugs?
Slurred speech, impaired thinking, slowed reaction time, addiction, alcohol poisoning, overdose, etc
Come up with a condition you think would raise the risk:
Getting a ride home from a party with a friend
Getting a ride home from a party with a friend who has been drinking
What may lead someone to engage in risky behavior such as using substances like alcohol or other drugs?
Stress, peer pressure, fitting in, trauma, etc
What if our values change? How does that affect our perception of risk?
People tend to decide whether to take a risk based on what they think they have to lose, what they think they have to gain, and how much value they place on the potential gains and loses.
What are the consequences if we choose to engage in risk-taking behaviors? Think about Henry's situation.
Kicked off sports team, poor performance in school, etc
Why do alcohol and other drugs change the probability of risks?
Substance use can increase the level of risk and the probability of harm for activities that might otherwise be rather low risk.
Come up with a condition you think would lower the risk of the situation:
Getting drunk with a friend
Watching a movie with a friend
OR
Going to a party but not drinking
What are 2-3 coping mechanisms you engage in?
Going for a walk, listening to music, drawing, etc