In the managing people and peer pressure lesson within the interpersonal effectiveness module, you will explore several key areas:

  1. Understanding Peer Pressure: Gain insights into the dynamics of peer pressure, including its sources and the psychological mechanisms behind it. You will learn to identify both positive and negative influences from peers and how these impact decision-making.

  2. Strategies for Resisting Negative Peer Pressure: Discover effective techniques to stand firm against negative peer pressure. This includes developing assertiveness skills, setting personal boundaries, and practising refusal skills in various social contexts.

  3. Building Healthy Relationships: Learn the principles of fostering positive interactions with peers and colleagues. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution to create supportive environments.

  4. Validation: Understand how to validate and motivate others while maintaining integrity and promoting an environment that encourages positive choices.

  5. Self-awareness and Emotional Intelligence: Reflect on your own values and behaviours, and understand how increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence can enhance your interpersonal effectiveness.

By the end of the lesson, you will be equipped with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate peer pressure and manage interpersonal relationships effectively in both personal and professional settings.

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    • Ending relationships: page 43-44

    • Refusing drink and drugs; page 46

    • Setting Boundaries: page 47-48

    • Correcting problems in relationships: page 49-51