1. Responsible Sexual Behaviour
Peer Pressure, Conflict, Conflict Resolution

2. Coping With Peer Pressure
What is Peer Pressure?
Peer pressure occurs when people more less your age put pressure on you to do things, sometimes against your will.
Dealing with peer pressure can create both inner conflict and conflict amongst friends
Coping With Peer Pressure
Say “No”
Find a way to solve the root problem
Make an informed Decision
Communicate your views effectively
Practice confidence and firmness in your refusal.

3. How to Say “No” using ASK principle
The ASK Principle is asking yourself question to better understand your personal (moral) views on responsible sexual behaviour.
Say “No” to NEGATIVE Pressures e.g. “NO I have thought about it and I don’t want to do it.”
Know Positive Options e.g. “I would rather listen to music, take a walk, go home, etc.”
There are various ways of resolving the conflict created by peer pressure, 3 are Problem Solving Skills, Decision-Making Skills and Communication Skills

4. Steps to Problem Solving
Define the Problem
(Ask what is…)
Look for alternatives
(Find possible solutions)
Outcomes of the negative choices
(What are the Consequences)
Ruling Out
(Choose BEST possible Solution)
Take Action
(Implement Solution)
Evaluate the Outcome
(Has the problem been Resolved)

5. Decision-making Steps
Identify the problem
Gather Info related to the problem
List ways to solve the problems (decisions)
List possible outcomes for each possible decision
Apply your values
Choose the best decision
List the steps you will take in carrying out my decision
Do what is needed to carry out my decision

6. Communication Skills
Assertive Communication Skills: Using the I-Message
Communicating in a way to stand up for yourself and accept responsibility for your own thoughts and feelings without blaming or putting others down.
Mirroring/Reflection
1 person states his/her thoughts and feelings and the 2nd person restates person 1’s feelings by correctly reflecting the other person’s feelings.
THIS IS CALLED MIRRORING OR REFLECTING
To give a person’s feelings back to him/her correctly to show/make sure the feeling is understood

7. Communication Skills Good Listening Skills Maintaining Eye Contact
Indicating Interest
Keeping an Open Mind
Avoiding Interruptions
Not being defensive
Refraining from judging and listening

8. Refusal Skills Give a firm refusal, be confident and strong
Use correct body language, Say No with your body too.
Laughing while saying no sends mixed messages
Offer an alternative