Stand Up for Yourself: Assertiveness Skills That Work

Product Description

This program helps teens see that they don’t have to have a good excuse, win an argument, or have anyone’s permission to say no to something they don’t want to do. It helps teens learn skills that will enable them to act in their own best interest and stand up for themselves. Pablo and Ian are camping out in Ian’s back yard. Ian wavers then caves in when Pablo presses him to go down to the lake. In time, Ian discovers that by being firm but friendly, he can stand up for himself and do what he knows is right. Amy finds that when she persists in her desire to participate fully in their school project, Deanna stops bossing her around. Amy learns that standing up for herself also improves her self-esteem. Other vignettes show viewers that they can be successful being assertive without being aggressive.