Chapter 2 Dating Relationships and Abstinence Lesson 3 Abstinence and Saying No

Building Vocabulary risk behaviors Actions or behaviors that might cause injury or harm to you or others refusal skills Strategies that help you say no effectively LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. Lesson Home

Choosing Abstinence risk behaviors Actions or behaviors that might cause injury or harm to you or others LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. One of the most important limits you can set for yourself is choosing abstinence from risk behaviors. Lesson Home New Vocabulary

Committing to Abstinence LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. Choose a relaxed and comfortable time and place. Begin on a positive note. Be clear about your reasons for choosing abstinence. Be firm in setting limits in your physical relationship. Talk about your decision with the person you date. Lesson Home

Dealing with Sexual Feelings Some tips to help you maintain self-control and practice abstinence include: LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. Set limits on expressing affection. Communicate with your partner. Talk with a trusted adult. Avoid risky situations. Date someone who respects and shares your values. Lesson Home

Avoiding Risky Situations LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. Lesson Home

Using Refusal Skills LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. Lesson Home You can use and practice refusal skills to help you keep your commitment to abstinence. New Vocabulary refusal skills Strategies that help you say no effectively

Using Refusal Skills LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. The S.T.O.P. Formula S T O P Say no in a firm voice. Tell why not. Offer another idea. Promptly leave. Make sure your body language matches what you are saying. Offer brief but sensible reasons for your choice. Suggest alternative activities that everyone can enjoy. Leaving takes away someone’s power to put pressure on you. Lesson Home

Negative Peer Pressure Friends should not pressure you to do something that is unhealthy or unsafe, or that goes against your family’s values. LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. Lesson Home

Positive Peer Pressure Your friends give positive peer pressure when they suggest to do the right thing. LESSON 3 Abstinence and Saying No BIG IDEA Practicing refusal skills will help you deal with peer pressure. Lesson Home