Time management

Stress reduction

Dealing with Anger

Avoiding violence

Dealing with conflict in a healthy/effective way

Effective communication

I can describe three ineffective ways of dealing with conflict and discuss the negative consequences of passive, aggressive, or passive/aggressive behavior

I can explain what is meant by assertive behavior/communication and I can discuss why it is usually the most effective way to deal with conflict.

I can practice using assertive language and behavior.

I can craft an effective “I” statement

I can evaluate the stressors in my life and explore ways to reduce my stress and manage my time better.

I can explore ways to manage my anger and communicate my feelings in a healthy way.

I can consider effective listening skills and think about how to be a better friend, sibling, child, etc. to others.

I can identify the kind of people that I want to associate myself with, and understand that it’s okay to distance oneself from people who may lead you down an unsafe, or unhealthy path.

I can identify people in my world who I can turn to for help with social and mental/emotional problems.