Transcript Unit 1 Mental & Emotional Health

Chapter 6
Lessons 2 & 3
Respecting Yourself & Others
- Bullying, Discrimination, Prejudice, Sexual Orientation,
& Sexual harassment
- Communication
Do Now
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Write directions from Cherokee South
parking lot to your house
Directions Map
Communication- ways of sending and receiving
messages
1) Verbal- speaking
2) Non-verbal- body language
Communicating Styles
1)
2)
3)
Passive- unable express thoughts
Aggressive- try to get way through intimidation
Assertive – express views clearly and
respectfully
To Communicate effectively you need to learn
speaking skills, listening skills, and nonverbal
communication.
SPEAKING SKILLS
Types of Messages
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You messages – blaming or shaming express
“You never let me do anything”
I messages – healthful
“I wish you could trust me enough to allow me
to do things”
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I MESSAGE
I feel ____________________________(be
specific) when you
__________________________________
(give details of the behavior or
circumstances)
Because
____________________________________
(this is the hard one: the "why")
Listening Skills
Active Listening – pay close attention to what
someone is saying and communicating
TECHNIQUES
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Don’t Interrupt
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Show interest (eye contact, body language,
remove distractions)
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Empathize
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Ask Questions
Non Verbal
Body language – non verbal communication
through gestures, facial expressions,
behaviors, and posture
Body language video
- Start 32 – 1:30 min
Mixed Messages – verbal & non-verbal do not match
Active listening activity
Man on the left:
1. Hands are clasped and locked. He is
defensive
2. Crossed legs. He is defensive.
3. Facial expression. He is not smiling and
doesn’t look convinced. He is directly looking at
the woman on the right who is his main concern.
4. Body orientation. His whole body is directly
facing the woman on the right. He is
confrontational with the woman
Woman in the middle:
5. Gesturing. Heavy gesturing is used to justify
a particular position.
6. Legs apart. Legs are not crossed and instead
are apart. This suggests a threatening posture.
7. Direct eye contact with the woman on
the right. Another confirmation of direct focus
and an attack.
Woman on the right:
8. Pointing to self. A classic defensive gesture
justifying a position.
9. Legs are tightly closed. Suggests a
defensive stance.
10. Direct eye contact. She is directly looking
at the person who is attacking her to maintain
focus.
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 Take
out your Chapter 6
note sheets begin to
answer the questions on
the DO NOW side of the
worksheet
Do you think bullying is a serious problem in
your school or community? Why or why not?
What can YOU do to prevent or stop bullying?
Bullying – harming or threatening other
people who cannot defend themselves
My kid
wouldn’t
bully
Girls
Boys
1 out of 4
students get
bullied
Types of Bullying: Physical, verbal,
Cyberbullying, and hazing.
Battle at Kruger
Discrimination & Prejudice
Prejudice – unfair opinion or judgment of a
particular group
(Jackie Robinson )
(Ex: Racism)
Discriminate – treating groups people
differently (Ex: Title IX )
Hate crimes – crimes motivated by
prejudice
Pyramid of Prejudice
Extermination
Physical Attacks
Discrimination
Avoidance
Speech
Examples from each
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Extermination – physical attacks turn deadly
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Physical Attacks – expression of anger or
resentment that has built from the first step
(speech)
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Discrimination – Treating someone differently.
Many different forms from denying a job to
segregation
Avoidance – avoiding the people that have
been talked about and stereotyped
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Speech – talking or making fun of a group usually a
result of stereotyping
"Never doubt that a
small group of
thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the
world; indeed, it is the
only thing that ever
has."
— Margaret Mead
Stop Discrimination &
Prejudice
No Stereotypes –exaggerated or
oversimplified belief about group people
- Interrupt behavior
1)
2) Show Empathy- share in others emotions
3) Avoid comments that discriminate
4) Learn about different people
Summarizer
With the person sitting next to you, answer
the 3-2-1 summarizer questions on the
back of the page. Everyone turn in a copy
at the end of the period.
FACTS
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Eighty-five percent of girls and seventy-five
percent of boys surveyed say they have
experienced unwanted and unwelcome
sexual behavior that interferes with their
lives.
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One-third of those students who have been
harassed first experienced such unwelcome
behavior before seventh grade.
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Studies indicate that there is a 75% chance
that the harassment will continue or escalate
if ignored.
Sexual Harassment
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ANY unwelcome verbal or physical advances
or suggestions of a sexual nature.
Non-touch
In groups come up
with examples
Touching
Examples Sexual Harassment
Sexual
gestures
Drawling or
pictures
sexual
obscene
Touches you
&
unwelcomed
Comment
sexual
orientation
Constantly
invite you
out
Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment
Wanted
Confident Feeling
Complimentary
Mutual or shared
Non threatening
Builds self-esteem
Feels equal both
parties
 Can be flattering
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•Unwanted
•Feels bad
•Is degrading
•Is one sided
•Is threatening
•Builds up ego giver
•One person power
•Demeaning and
insulting
Golden Rules
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Courtesy over contact – (handshake not a
hug)
Candid camera test – if a camera was on you
would this action be appropriate
Personal space
Speak up – if your uncomfortable let the
other person know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euXzkLZQ
PRY
Sexual orientation – is recognition of a
gender preference with regard to sexual
attraction
- homosexual – attracted to people of
same gender
- heterosexual – attracted to people
opposite gender
- bisexual – attracted to both genders
? ‘s to answer
1)
How would it feel to hide something as
basic as your sexual orientation?