Basics of Communication D A R E Review

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?

D. A. R. E. Activity Page 15 Review DDMM Define and Assess and Respond and Evaluate…

Communication: ?

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.

D. A. R. E. Activity To be effective in communicating, we need to say it confidently…

Communication styles: Unsure: ? Demanding: Confident:

Communication styles: Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Demanding: Confident:

Communication styles: Unsure: (examples)

Communication styles: Unsure: ü Weak Voice ü Afraid to speak up ü Poor Posture ü Looks nervous

Communication styles: Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand up for yourself. Demanding: ? Confident:

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:

Communication styles: Demanding: (examples)

Communication styles: Demanding: ü Loud, angry voice ü Stiff posture, leaning forward ü Bullying, in your face ü Frowns and points at the other person

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: ?

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.

Communication styles: Confident: (examples)

Communication styles: Confident: ü Speaks Clearly & respectfully ü Standing up straight ü Eye Contact ü Appears calm

D. A. R. E. Activity Page 18 Confident Communication

D. A. R. E. Activity Page 19 -20 DDMM

D. A. R. E. Glossary Page 37 4 terms

D. A. R. E. Journal Page 33 ØTo communicate confidently, I will… ØThe confident communication skills that I will practice this week are…