Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health IV-Realignment-of-Relationship.pptx

Adolescent Health, Reproductive Health

1. Peer educators’ training THE YOUTH ARE THE HOPE OF THE NATION Adolescent & Reproductive Health Promotion Project In Leyte

2. IV. Realignment of Understanding Adolescence

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5. I. Overview of Peer Pressure A. Relationship with my KEY MESSAGES During adolescence, a typical psychosocial transition involves reducing time spent with family and increasing time with friends. This shift is a natural part of developing one's identity and independence. IV. Realignment of

6. KEY MESSAGES At puberty, adolescents like you begin to spend more time with friends or with a “peer group.” This is natural. Everyone in the world, young and old, belongs to a peer group. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

7. KEY MESSAGES Because of the need to belong or to be affirmed by your peers, you feel more pressured to “fit in.” This is called peer pressure or peer group pressure. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

8. KEY MESSAGES Peer pressure happens when you feel you “have to” do something you do not usually choose to do just to belong, be accepted, or fit in among your peers. Your peers may persuade you to do certain things such as smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, taking prohibited or illegal drugs, or doing things that are against established rules in school or in the community. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

9. KEY MESSAGES Sometimes you do not even know it is happening to you especially when done in the guise of fun or enjoyment. Sometimes your peers take advantage of your desire to fit in to make you do things against your will. Peer pressure can either be positive or negative. A. Relationship with my IV. Realignment of I. Overview of Peer Pressure

10. KEY MESSAGES POSITIVE PEER PRESSURE - the kind of influence that makes you do things that have positive impact on yourself and to others. It pushes you to have positive behaviors that enables you to be a good person and to achieve your aspirations and potentials. It can be called PEER SUPPORT. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

11. Encourage each other to try and pursue things Nurture each other’s interests and individuality Appreciate and affirm each other’s positive works and successes  Be active and involved in positive, productive, and socially relevant  Learn from each other  Enable and support each other to prevent risky behaviors  Influence others in a positive way through actions that ENABLE them to be the person they aspire for themselves. E N A B L E IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

12. KEY MESSAGES NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE - the kind of influence that makes you do things that have negative consequences on yourself and to others. makes you want to make other people feel bad or sad, or make you do something just so you feel part of the group even when you know that it is wrong. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

13. KEY MESSAGES EXAMPLES OF NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE Taking drugs or drinking alcohol Smoking Having sex Shoplifting or stealing Skipping school Driving without a license Cheating on exams or tests Dressing or acting a certain way Not being friends with someone Engaging in risky and unhealthy behaviors. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

14. KEY MESSAGES Peer pressure is something we all have to deal with. It’s okay to feel confused or struggle with peer pressure. By learning how to identify negative peer pressure you can get better at dealing with it. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

15. KEY MESSAGES When you feel pressured to do certain things that you do not feel right about. These body reactions can be any or all of the following: you feel a bit scared your legs feel shaky your mouth feels dry your tummy feels it is full of “butterflies,” or you feel sick your heart beats faster your head feels hot or cold. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my I. Overview of Peer Pressure

16. II. Building Resilience Against Peer Pressure KEY MESSAGES Just like crossing a crossroad, before giving in to negative peer pressure, you need to be aware and to follow the traffic light – STOP (red); WAIT (yellow); and GO (green). STOP and WAIT. Ask some questions before you act. Be critical about the consequences of your actions. GO, make a choice, and say NO! Always remember that you are in control and you have a choice! IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my

17. IV. Realignment of A. Relationship with my II. Building Resilience Against Peer Pressure Know yourself Communicate effectively Set Boundaries Seek Support Critical Thinking Develop Confidence Educate Yourself Practice Assertiveness Stay True To Yourself

18. CONSIDER the stages that you are going through and understand that it is a normal part of growing up ACKNOWLEDGE that it is natural to feel confused, awkward and strange. Be REASSURED that these changes are normal. you are ENCOURAGED to talk about your feelings and ask questions about whatever bothers and concerns you.