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Introduction to Communication Purpose: To clarify what communication is and what makes it effective Age group: 13-18 years old Time: 20 to 30 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Being a Good Listener Purpose: To demonstrate the importance of being a good listener and to learn the skills needed to listen well. Age Group: 13-18 years old Time: 30-40 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Body Language Purpose: To learn what body language is (nonverbal communication) and how to use it. Age group: 13-18 years old Time: 25-35 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Bridges and Barriers Purpose: To identify positive and negative ways of communicating Age group: 13-18 years old Time: Session 1: 20 30 minutes; Session 2: 20 30 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Choosing Words Carefully Purpose: To practice expressing thoughts and feelings through "I statements". Age group: 13-18 years old Time: 40-50 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Communicating Assertively Purpose: To learn the difference between assertive, aggressive and passive behavior Age: 13-18 years old Time: 30-40 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Communication Skills Purpose: To get more practice in understanding the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication and to practice assertive communication skills Age: 13-18 years old Time: 30 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program
Giving Clear Directions Purpose: To understand the importance of sending clear, accurate messages. Age group: 13-18 years old Time: 30-40 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Reflecting on Communication Skills Purpose: To permit youth to reflect upon what they have learned about communication Age group: 13-18 years old Time: 30 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Programskills
Refusing What You Don't Want to Do Purpose: To role-play assertive behaviors to refuse requests Age Group: 13-18 year old Time: 45-55 minute sessions (Session 1); 45-55 minutes (Session 2) Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Speaking Up For Yourself Purpose: To role-play assertive ways that teens can ask for what they want or need. Age Group: 13-18 year old Time: 45-55 minutes (Session 1 ); 45-55 minutes (Session 2) Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Surveying Your Assertiveness Purpose: To assess assertiveness Age Group: 13-18 year old Time: 30-40 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program Using "I" Statements Purpose:To give participants the opportunity to practice “I” statements and to experience the value of direct, honest communication Age Group: 13-18 year old Time: 15 to 20 minutes Source: Life Planning Education: A Youth Development Program
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