🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

18.36 – Speaking Up for Yourself in Social Circles: Advocating for yourself among peers requires balancing confidence with respect. You can disagree without hostility and assert needs without guilt. The key is tone—firm, not defensive. When you express boundaries calmly, people listen longer. Speaking up shows that you value your perspective as much as anyone else’s. Start small: clarify plans, correct misquotes, or say when something feels off. Over time, this habit teaches others how to treat you. Respect grows from clear communication, not silence. When your voice joins the conversation instead of echoing it, you transform from participant to contributor. That shift deepens belonging through mutual regard.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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