Ester R.A. Leutenberg and Dr. John J. Liptak
Respect comes in three forms: respect for self, others, and community and environment. Although it may not be apparent, these three forms of respect are interconnected in several ways.
The following model describes the respecting self and others cycle of wellness:
The Teen Respect of Self and Others Workbook contains five sections to help participants learn more about themselves, the skills they possess, and those they need to know to be of service to other people and make contributions to the welfare of others. Participants will learn about the importance of these skills in developing personal and professional success.
The Teen Respect of Self & Others Workbook, including the respect worksheets, is designed to be used independently or as part of an integrated curriculum. Facilitators may use assessments and journaling exercises effectively with individuals or a group. The following tools are in each section:
This workbook is also available in PDF eBook format, making it simple to store on your computer or mobile device and to access with a PDF viewer. The PDF format allows you to easily print copies of the activities and worksheets during therapy and counseling sessions.
Need a creative way to start your session? Use the Teen Respect Card Deck. The open-ended questions will break the ice and stimulate conversation. Use them alone or in conjunction with the corresponding page in the book.
Sample Questions:
Do you worry about how others view you? Why?
Who completely trusts you? What have you done to earn that trust?
About what do you have a passion? Politics, a disease, economics, racism, animal rights? Anything else? What will you do about that passion?