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Lesson 7.6: Defining and Maintaining Abstinence
Lesson Goals
- Define abstinence and postponement.
- Identify reasons why abstinence is a healthy choice for teens.
- Identify links between abstinence and goals.
- Practice and demonstrate refusal skills relating to abstinence.
- Explain the relationship between drug and alcohol use and abstinence.
Connecting the Lessons
Builds on Lesson 7.5: Deciding About Sexual Behavior.
Planning ahead: Concepts learned in this lesson will be useful for Lesson 7.7: Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Infections and Lesson 7.8: Introduction to Protection Methods.
SEL Skills Addressed
- Self-awareness
- Self-management
- Relationship skills
- Responsible decision making
Logic Model Determinant(s)
- Increase awareness of delaying sex as the healthiest choice.
- Address values around abstinence and sex.
- Address perceptions of peer norms regarding sexual behavior.
- Increase self-efficacy of SEL skills to delay and /or refuse sex.
- Increase communication with parents and other caring adults.
- Increase knowledge of how drugs and alcohol can affect decision making around sexual behavior.
