Thinking Creatively Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options

Thinking Creatively Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options HS with the ARISE Foundation

Objective, Essential Question, and Product • We will identify different things we can do for developing our own self-esteem. • EQ: In what ways can a person begin to develop their own self-esteem in order to get away from abusive relationships? • I will write something of my own choosing to demonstrate one of the many ways to develop self-esteem.

Your Presenter… • A member of the faculty or staff at KEYS Academy or Options HS • Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

Rules for Training • Participation is crucial • No wrong/stupid answers • Respect one another – No talking while others talk, – No rude comments or noises – Wait until you’re called upon

Why we’re here… • Because we have to be • To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood • To learn more about ourselves

How we’re going to do it… • Discussion – Everyone participates – Some, very little lecture • Activity or activities • Some Conclusions

Questions?

Ice Breaker • What is an ice breaker? • Definition of an ice breaker: – An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

Ice Breaker!!!!

Topic of the Day: Thinking Creatively • Is change easy? • What kinds of changes have you seen in yourself over time? • Why do people change?

Topic of the Day: Thinking Creatively (cont. ) • Who or what is responsible for the types of changes people go through? • What are some of the things people do to go through real change?

Change is inevitable… • …Do you want to change for the better or do you want to change for the worse?

Definition of “Change” • According to Merriam Webster: – To make different in some particular way – To become different • Synonyms include: – Redoing – Revising – Reworking – Modification

Reasons People Change • They are… – Tired or bored with who they are – Tired or bored with what they’re doing • Their feelings force them to change; for example: – Depression – Happiness

Reasons People Change (cont. ) • They want something different for themselves and those around them • Any combination of those already mentioned • Any others?

Activity 1: Name Poem • Activity Sheet p. 21 • Fill out the spaces on the left (vertically) with your name • Fill out the empty spaces with a positive trait you have • Volunteers!

Activity 2: 50 Tips for Developing Self-Esteem • Activity Sheets p. 52 -55 • Get creative! Express different ways to develop self-esteem – – – Write a speech Write a poem Develop a skit Draw something! Anything! Get creative • Volunteers!

Conclusions • Is change easy? – NO!!!! Change is the biggest stressor in our lives, especially when it’s unexpected or drastic

Conclusions (cont. ) • Examples of change, positive or negative? – – – – Death of a spouse Marital separation Death of a close family member Injury and Illness Marriage Loss of Job Marital Reconciliation Retirement

Conclusions (cont. ) • Examples of change, positive or negative? – Change in health of a family member – Wife/one’s own pregnancy – Gain of a new family member – Death of a close friend – Taking out a mortgage on your home – Change in address – Vacation – Change of personal habits

Conclusions (cont. ) • Can you control change? – Sometimes. You can control some of the things including your behavior (but that can also be difficult) – Things you cannot control include: • Death • Loss of job (because of downsizing, accidents, health, etc. ) • However, you can try to control how you react to those things

Conclusions (cont. ) • Can people change? – Yes, but they have to want to change themselves – Situations and people do not always change a person’s behavior – Thinking creatively helps in solving problems

Conclusions (cont. ) • How can people change? – Organize themselves – Use different strategies – Eliminate negative things in one’s life – Focus on the positive things in one’s life – Set goals – Manage their time in working toward their goals