Negotiation skills and where to find help Flashcards
How should we resolve problems?
In a constructive way
We can use i-messages
e.g. - I really don’t think you should do that.
Some i-messages to know are?
- I explain my problems clearly
- I express my feelings honestly
- I offer alternatives
NB-These are just examples any answer with the I in front is correct
Negotiation means?
trying to reach agreement through discussion
Construction means?
to improve, to be helpful
List 5 organisations that help you deal with situations?
- Love Life
- Life LIne
- FAMSA (FAM - family, SA - South Africa)
- Childline South Africa
- SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group)
What does Love Life help you with?
Understand your sexuality
What does Life Line help you with?
Preventing suicide, mental health support and emotional assistence
What does FAMSA help you with?
Counselling for people “somewhere in the middle” stage of life
What does Childline South Africa help you with?
Abused children, young people and their families
What does SADAG help you with?
Depression and Anxiety
Suggest two reasons why it is wise for teenagers to get help if they are experiencing problems?
You get advice on what to do, prepares you for other situations, you will feel more in control and feel better
Recommend an organisation a teenager can approach for help with problems related to changing bodies and sexual development? Explain why you chose this organisation?
Love Life, FAMSA - Have professional counsellors that understand your problems about sexuality.
Recommend an organisation to help a teenager who is having difficulty with emotional changes? Explain why you chose this organisation?
Childline, FAMSA or SADAG
They know how to deal with issues surrounding puberty
Other types of help include?
- Support groups
- Individual counselling
- Group counselling
