MS Health I Instructional Guide

Trusted Adult Card

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A TRUSTED ADULT? The Lifelines Prevention program talks a lot about students turning to a “trusted adult” if they’re worried about themselves or a friend. But what does that mean? Here’s how students describe trusted adults: • being nonjudgmental • making time to talk, even if your schedule is tight • taking me seriously • not telling me “it will be better tomorrow” • listening —recognizing you probably can’t fix what I’m worried about but that just listening to me talk about it can really help • being someone who takes action • being honest if you think you have to tell someone else about my problem • remembering what we talked about and asking me about it later Not everyone may feel comfortable being a trusted adult, and that’s okay. If a student brings up a topic that is really uncomfortable for you, it’s totally acceptable to say something like this: “You know, I’m not sure I’m the best person to talk with about this. But I know someone else who is a great listener.” Your job then is to connect the student with this other resource.

Instructions: Print on cardstock. Fold the card in half on the middle, dashed line. Then, fold the top and bottom on the solid lines. This will form a freestanding triangle. Tape the bottom for extra support.

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LIFELINES PREVENTION GRADES 7–10 CURRICULUM: SESSION 3

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