Abuse with the ARISE Foundation Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options High School with the ARISE Foundation

Your Presenter… A member of the faculty or staff from KEYS Academy or Options HS Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers Respect one another No talking while others talk, No rude comments or noises Wait until you’re called upon

Why we’re here… Because we have to be To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood To learn more about ourselves

How we’re going to do it… Discussion Everyone participates Some, very little lecture Activity or activities Some Conclusions

Questions?

Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker: An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

Ice Breaker!!!!

Topic of the Day - Abuse Have any of you ever been witness to any type of abuse? What is abuse? What types of abuse are there?

Topic of the Day - Abuse Why do you think people abuse one another? What are some of the things that people do to abuse one another? What are some of the ways that people can prevent abuse?

Definition of Abuse According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary: A corrupt practice or custom Improper or excessive use or treatment Language that condemns or vilifies usually unjustly, intemperately, and angrily Physical maltreatment

Where does abuse come from? Mostly from a lack of self-esteem and learned behavior People say things to make themselves feel better People allow themselves to be abused because they don’t believe they deserve better Abuse starts small and usually gets increasingly damaging

Where does abuse come from? Mostly from a lack of self-esteem and learned behavior It’s damaging to the person being abused but also damaging to the person who is abusing Several steps for stopping abuse, but first one should identify it

Activity: Causes of Emotional Abuse Activity Sheet p. 8 (Working Alone) Look at the list and determine how you feel and what you would do or have done if this happened to you. Let’s discuss

Conclusions Low self-esteem can lead to abusive relationships because one tries to improve their own situation Identifying abuse in early stages and stopping it avoids escalated abuse

Conclusions Those in abusive relationships have often witnessed it before making it “acceptable” in their eyes There are different ways to solving conflict and avoiding negative actions with others and with ourselves