Life Skills
Speaking for yourself
What is self advocacy
What is I am unable to speak for my self or stand up for myself or my rights. I am very quiet
What does it mean to have a passive communication style
What is it when someone corrects you so you can be better at something
What is helpful criticism?
what you like and don’t like, or when you feel uncomfortable, boundaries/limits, what triggers you
What is knowing yourself?
Laura received her report card and her math grade was lower than she was expecting. She wants to talk to her teacher but she is shy and has never emailed them before.
What is self-advocacy at school?
A conclusion reached after consideration
What is decision
emotionally dishonest, indirect. Self-denying at first. Self-enhancing at expense of others later.
What does it mean to be passive aggressive style?
What is meant to make you feel bad.
What is hurtful criticism?
be loved, listened to/heard, respect (even though your the child), honesty, trust, privacy, belonging
What is knowing your needs?
Jenna is working on a group project in biology. The other members of her group are goofing off and not doing the work.
What is self-advocacy in groups?
Taking action to reach your goals
What is self-determination
Appropriately honest, direct, self-enhancing, expressive, self-confident, empathic to emotions of all involved.
What is does it mean to be assertive communication style?
Often suggestions for improvement- how things can be done or more acceptably
What is Constructive criticism?
Communication, standing up for yourself, "a close mouth doesn't get fed"- asking for help
What is getting your needs meet?
A family member has started calling you a nickname that you do not like. You have asked them to stop, but they laugh and tell you that they are just trying to be funny
What is self-advocacy with family?
Things about yourself that help you to be a responsible person.
What is Strength
What is being loud, bossy, and pushy, want to get my own way no matter what
What does it mean to have an aggressive communication style
Draws attention to a good or positive aspect of something that is being ignored, disregarded or overlooked.
What is positive criticism ?
Admit When You’re Wrong, Affirm once in a While, Don’t Dismiss My Feelings as “Just Being Moody”, Ask My Opinion, Talking Is Hard Sometimes, Just Be Honest, Be Relatable
What is Things Teens Wish They Could Say to Their Parents?
Your friend posted a picture of you on social media that you told them not to post.
What is self-advocacy with friends?
The things that you must do to keep and use your rights
What is responsibility ?
Verbal communication, Nonverbal communication, written communication, visual communication, listening
What are types of communication style?
Your counselor advocate gave you feedback on your college essay. What type of criticism style?
What is Constructive Criticism?
Comprising, self-assertive, knowing one's rights, negotiating and speaking up for oneself or cause.
What is self-advocacy skills?
You let your partner know that you don't like the way they treat you when they are with their friends.
What is self-advocacy within a relationship ?