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B e g i n S c End of h Abilities Low = 1 Medium = 2 High = 3 Year o o l Y e a r COMUNICATION Is not interested in the ideas or opinions Is sometimes interested in the ideas and opinions of others. Always considers the ideas, opinions and feelings of Listens with of others. Listens to others when they talk, but not always with empathy. others when speaking. Empathy Doesn’t consider the feelings of others Offers empathetic counsel to others without judging. when they are talking. Doesn’t pay attention. Can’t or doesn’t want to express Can sometimes express emotions to some people. Can express emotions with almost everyone and is Expresses feelings to others. Can confide in someone, but does not necessarily chose the most comfortable in social situations. Emotions Doesn’t make eye contact and seems effective manner to express themselves or resolve a conflict. Can resolve conflicts and express self in an effective uncomfortable in social situations. manner without resorting to violence. Can resort to violence to express emotions. CRITICAL THINKING Doesn’t make decisions or makes ill Makes decisions, but sometimes they are ill informed or impulsive. Analyses the situation and makes well informed Healthy informed or impulsive decisions. Sometimes resists peer pressure to engages in risky behavior such as decisions. Decision-making Submits to peer pressure and engages in drug and alcohol abuse, violence, and irresponsible sex. Seeks counsel before making decisions. risky behavior such as drug and alcohol Isn’t interested in discussing the possible consequences of actions, but is Can resist peer pressure to avoid high risk behavior abuse, violence, and irresponsible sex. present and interested in sessions on important issues. such as drug and alcohol abuse, violence, and Isn’t interested in discussing the irresponsible sex. possible consequences of actions, nor Understands the consequences of actions and takes other important issues. them under consideration when making decisions.

Does not make decisions based on Lies to avoid punishment and rarely tells the truth. Lies to avoid punishment and rarely tells the truth. Integrity and conviction, nor defend beliefs. Sometimes will make decisions based on conviction and may defend Sometimes will make decisions based on conviction and Honesty Miente para evitar las consecuencias beliefs. may defend beliefs. del castigo, y casi nunca dice la verdad. Sometimes tells the truth. Frequently tells the truth, albeit with difficulty. Can not mediate a conflict with Can mediate a conflict, but is not always neutral. Is always neutral within a conflict and can mediate both Conflict neutrality and does not respect social or Respects social or cultural differences, but sometimes judges others. sides. Resolution cultural differences Respects and appreciates social or cultural differences. SELF-ESTEEM Does not demonstrate positive self- Demonstrates some of the following self-esteem characteristics: has self- Demonstrates the majority of the following self-esteem Self-esteem and esteem: is very insecure, withdrawn, confidence physically and emotionally, values own ideas and abilities characteristics: has self-confidence physically and a Positive without value, frequently feels sorry for and feels that can contribute to society positively; feels happy and emotionally, values own ideas and abilities and feels Identity themselves. successful; is confident is own ideals and beliefs. that can contribute to society positively; feels happy and Is proud of themselves and knows themselves. successful; is confident is own ideals and beliefs. This toolkit was originally developed by PC Bolivia. The original has been revised by OPATS for wide use and to include global health indicators. Please revise to align with your programming as needed. Knows their strengths and challenges. Is proud of themselves and knows themselves. Knows their strengths and challenges. Does not accept or assume Sometimes accepts and assumes responsibility for actions and Accepts and assumes responsibility for actions and Responsibility responsibility for actions and places sometimes admits and accepts mistakes. always admits and accepts mistakes. blame on others. HEALTHY PRACTICES Does not take care of self physically or Sometimes can take care of self physically or emotionally, but not in a Seems fine both physically and emotionally and Physical and emotionally. consistent manner. projects a positive attitude. Emotional Does not care about appearance, nor is Not interested in discussing the consequences of their actions, but is Is happy and active. Wellness active and can become depressed. present and interested in sessions on sexuality and HIV/AIDS Understands the consequences of their actions. Can make decisions that put self at risk prevention. Is comfortable when discussing sensitive issues such as physically and emotionally and is not sexuality and the HIV/AIDS prevention. interested in discussing the consequences of their actions, nor other important issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention. Cannot tolerate stressful situations. Sometimes flourishes under stressful situations and under a lot of Flourishes under stressful situations or under pressure. Stress Makes poor decisions and is fears pressure. May make poor decisions under stress and does not always Because of positive stress is successful and meets Management responsibility under stress. fulfill responsibilities effectively.