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9ICR 2.1

How is being able to analyze our influences and using effective communication skills important when making a decision about our future sexual experiences?

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WHAT IS ABSTINENCE?

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SKILLS TO HELP SOMEONE BE ABSTINENT

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  1. Analyzing Influences
  2. Accessing appropriate resources
  3. Decision making
  4. Goal setting
  5. Effective communication

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Skills

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ANALYZING INFLUENCES

Let’s brainstorm major influences in your life.

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ACCESSING RESOURCES

Let’s brainstorm appropriate resources for discussing abstinence

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DECISION MAKING

Questions to ask yourself:

  • Does the behavior align with my values/beliefs?
  • Does it align with my short and long term goals?
  • What support might I need?
  • What are the potential barriers to success?
  • Are there ways to overcome these barriers?

After the behavior:

  • Was I successful? What might I do differently?

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Which questions

would best help you make a decision regarding abstinence and why.

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GOAL SETTING

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  • How would choosing/not choosing abstinence impact goals?

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  • The difference between short term and long term goals

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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Brainstorm characteristics of effective communication

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IN A SMALL GROUP (3 – 4 STUDENTS)

Choose one of the following types of promotional material for your group to create: 

  • Poster: a one-sided poster complete with color and graphics 
  • Pamphlet: a fold-out pamphlet complete with color and graphics 
  • Commercial: a commercial complete with written script and a live or video presentation 

See additional requirements on the handout.