Basics of Communication
D.A.R.E. Review Peer Pressure & Stress Did anyone deal with either of them in a positive way this past week? 2
D.A.R.E. Activity Page 15 Review DDMM Define and Assess and Respond and Evaluate… 3
Communication: ? 4
Communication: when people express their thoughts or feelings with each other.
D.A.R.E. Activity Sometimes we want to share something we know or how we feel. Other times, we want to influence the other person. What do we say or do to influence others? 1. 2. 3. 6
D.A.R.E. Activity To be effective in communicating, we need to say it confidently… 7
Communication styles: Unsure: ? Demanding: Confident: 8
Communication styles: Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Demanding: Confident: 9
Communication styles: Unsure: (examples) 10
Communication styles: Unsure: Weak Voice Afraid to speak up Poor Posture Looks nervous 11
Communication styles: Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Demanding: ? Confident: 12
Communication styles: Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Demanding: acting in a way that is hostile; attacking or harming others without regard for their feelings. Confident: 13
Communication styles: Demanding: (examples) 14
Communication styles: Demanding: Loud, angry voice Stiff posture, leaning forward Bullying, in your face Frowns and points at the other person 15
Communication styles: Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Demanding: acting in a way that is hostile; attacking or harming others without regard for their feelings. Confident: ? 16
Communication styles: Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Demanding: acting in a way that is hostile; attacking or harming others without regard for their feelings. Confident: acting in a way that communicates your opinion while still respecting others. 17
Communication styles: Confident: (examples) 18
Communication styles: Confident: Speaks Clearly & respectfully Standing up straight Eye Contact Appears calm 19
D.A.R.E. Activity Page 18 Confident Communication 20
D.A.R.E. Activity Page 19-20 DDMM 21
D.A.R.E. Glossary Page 37 4 terms 22
D.A.R.E. Journal Page 33 To communicate confidently, I will… The confident communication skills that I will practice this week are… 23