Often teens turn a deaf ear to warnings about consequences. Their sense of invincibility says, “It won’t happen to me.” When you add to the mix adolescent hormones, the quest for excitement, the chemistry of romance, and self-esteem issues, forethought goes out the window. The activities in this workbook will help teens consider goals before acting.
Key Features
- Make decisions based on probable outcomes versus immediate gratification
- Uncover hidden consequences and rewards
- Discover healthy vs. unhealthy risks
- Define safe risks
- Avoid preventable dangers
- Handle difficult circumstances
- Work toward authentic rewards
The first activity in the workbook asks teens to create a My Actions Book – a 3-ring binder to organize their handouts, artwork, journaling, and other creations. It’s a great way to keep track of their progress and later review what they’ve learned.
Additional Information
The seven chapters include the following:
- Healthy and Unhealthy Risks
- Decisions
- Types of Consequences and Rewards
- Danger
- Attributes
- Circumstances
- Rewards
Teens – Actions, Consequences and Rewards Card Deck
Use the open-ended questions with groups or individuals to kick-start a session. Each question corresponds to a specific page in the book.
Specifications
Sample Questions:
- If you were a robot that could do anything without fear, what would you do? What could you NOT do?
- Which do you think is easier to maintain – physical or mental health? Explain.
- What kinds of rewards do you think are best?
