Just say NO!!!! But HOW??
.....Refusal Skills!
Ask Questions
"What are we going to do?"
"Are your parents home?"
"Where are we going?"
Say NO and Name the Trouble
"NO! That's ______________"
"NO, that's shoplifting!"
"NO, my parents won't allow me to__________."
Identify the Consequences
"I would get grounded!"
"We could be fined or worse!"
Other consequences...
legal/law
family/parents
school/teachers/principal
emotions/guilt
health/safety
Actions always have consequences!!!
Suggest an Alternative
"Instead why don't we ___________"
shoot hoops
go to the mall
go eat
rent a movie
surf the net
If the pressure continues:
Look them in them in the eye
Continue to use Refusal Skills
Move it, Sell it, Leave the Door Open!
"OK, but I'm going to ____________"
Start to move toward your idea
Sell your idea: "Come on it'll be fun!"
Leave with the possibility of them going with you.
Please call (505) 526-6242 for further information.
