1. Developing A Positive Identity Lesson 1
Chapter 3
Developing A
Positive Identity
Lesson 1

2. What does this picture mean to you?

3. 1. Personal Identity
Your sense of yourself as a
unique
individual

4. 2. Aspects of Personal Identity
Likes
Dislikes
Interests
Values
Beliefs
Goals

5. 3. Developmental Assets Support Empowerment Boundaries Expectations
The Building Blocks

6. Time Management Learning Commitment Positive Values
3. Developmental Assets
Time Management
Learning Commitment
Positive Values
Social Competencies
Positive Identity

7. 4. Use the book – Copy the pyramid

8. Lesson 2

10. Pessimistic

11. Optimistic

12. 5. Healthy Identity Recognize Strengths & Weaknesses
Demonstrate Positive Values
Purpose in Life
Meaningful Relationships
Community Contributions
Avoid Unhealthy Risks

13. 6. Healthful Risk-Taking
Sports
Art
Travel
Public Speaking
Making New Friends
Clubs/Activities

14. 7. Unhealthful Risk-Taking
Any Drug Use
Reckless Driving
Gangs

15. 8. Constructive Criticism
Non-hostile comments that point out problems
and encourage
improvement.

16. 9. Self-Esteem Strategies
Develop Realistic Thinking
Seek Constructive Criticism
Analyze Your Self-Talk
Replace Negative Talk

17. “Everything is Awesome”
It is what you think that matters the most.
“Everything is Awesome”

19. Signals that tell your mind and body how to react
10. Emotions
Signals that tell your mind and body how to react

20. Affect Your Emotions Specifically During Puberty
11. Hormones
Affect Your Emotions
Specifically During Puberty

21. 12. Types of Emotions
Happiness
Sadness
Love
Empathy
Fear
Guilt
Anger

22. Lesson 4
Managing Emotions

23. 13. Strategies to Interpret Emotions
Look Below the Surface
Does the Emotion Match the Situation
Evaluate the Situation Urgency
Consider All Consequences of Possible Actions
Manage the Negative Emotions
Seek Support if Needed

24. 14. Defense Mechanisms
Mental Processes that Protect Individuals from Strong or Stressful Emotions & Situations.

25. 15. Types of Defense Mechanisms
Repression
Suppression
Rationalization
Regression
Denial
Compensation
Projection
Idealization

26. My Life Poster use magazines, pictures, photos, internet print or photos, drawings,
Activities- sports, clubs,
Interests-outdoors, writing, photography, music,
Family
Friends
If you really knew me…

27. Personality- your unique traits,
Needs
Characteristics
Values
Beliefs
Hobbies