2. Today’s Agenda
Types of Personal Safety – Discussion
Why should we have a plan?
Physical Safety
Mental/Emotional Safety
Who’s responsibility is it to keep you safe?
5. Physical Safety
Safety from Bullies
Safety from Gang Violence
Safety from Active Shooters
Safety from Drug Abuse
Safety from Eating Disorders
Safety from Illness/Disease
Safety from Motor Vehicle Accidents
Learn Self-Defense Techniques
Learn De-escalation Techniques
Learn Disaster Preparedness
Learn about Dangers of Drugs
Learn about Healthy Diet/Body Image
Learn about Wellness
Practice Safe Driving
7. Proper Use of Force - Exercise
Space Bubble
Line in the Sand
When to Block
When to Strike
Discussion of Ranges
Your own personal decision
Blocking is instinctive
Striking must be pre-emptive
8. Mental/Emotional Safety
Dangers
Depression
Suicide
Aggression
Stress/Anxiety
OCD
Peer Pressure
Prevention
Know the 5 signs
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Healthy Outlets/Exercise
Mindfulness/Meditation
Professional Help
Knowing your own Value System
9. KNOW THE FIVE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION
http://www.changedirection.org/about/
11. Peer Pressure and Social Media
Discussion – How Do
Smart Phones put your
Personal Safety at Risk?
How can they help protect
you?
12. Conclusion
Who is responsible for your personal safety?
What can you do to protect yourself?
What resources are available to you?
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www.doordyeselfdefense.com
Editor's Notes
Introduce yourself, I-Story
Read Slide
Group Discussion – ask for input
Review graph – ask how many people know someone who has experienced on of these circumstances
Add any from Whiteboard discussion
Have them pair up and close their eyes – sneak up. Discuss games and ways to increase awareness.
Keep them standing up for this slide – talk about ranges, moral and ethical use of force, block as a strike, target areas
As we saw from the graphic earlier, most of the deaths are not from violence, but from accidents and suicide. How can we prevent these?
Offer to send presentation
Discuss exercise, mindfulness, and professional help. Mayo Clinic study showed that exercise reduces depression and anxiety. 80% of teens with a diagnosable anxiety disorder are not getting treatment. Practice 16 seconds
Encourage discussion
Reiterate their responsibility to know how to protect themselves at all times.