Skills Relating To Sexual And Lifestyle Choices Flashcards
Number of skills you need to develop to make responsible sexuality and lifestyle choices
Self awareness
Decision making
Communication/assertive
Critical thinking
The skill of analyzing and evaluating information
To think logically and clearly by considering all factors wutjoyr emotion by using a part it your brain to think about effects of your actions
Teenagers have sex bc they think it will
Be just like on tv
Make them feel less lonely
Prove that they are a man or woman
Problem solving
Describe the problem
Suggest possible solutions
Think about effects of each solution
Pick the best solution
Act on the solution
Communication
To share, transfer or exchange information
To communicate is to
Flak 6o your partner about what you want.
Talk about they want
What’s right for the both of you
Communication is important to
Avoid misunderstandings
Clear about what you want to say
Honest and express your feelings
Communication skills include
Assertiveness, negotiation and refusal skills
Negotiate
Discuss to reach an agreement that will benefit both parties and avoid conflicts.
Refusal skills
Firm voice saying no and not giggle
No smile on the face as yes means yes and no means no
Body expression must be no. Hands in a stop sign
Smart goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant-
Time based -
Gather information
To know better to make informed decisions to resolve your problems and to not be caught up in myths or lies
Where to find information
Library
LO teacher or adultd
NEWSPAPER and magazines
