DateSmart®-1: Abstinence and the Art of Saying "No"

Your students will learn how to assertively, but not hurtfully, counter common seduction techniques. The unique “I’ll P.A.S.S.” abstinence model is introduced. Segments include:

• Responding to common lines
• Using the “I’ll Pass Refusal Model”
• And more!

Students will learn that the best way to support a decision for abstinence is to avoid being in situations where that decision could be seriously tested. Abstinence conflicts and choices are clearly illustrated, along with a second illustration of the delivery of the “I’ll P.A.S.S.” refusal model. Segments include:

• Using the “I’ll PASS Refusal Model”
• Sex vs. love
• Setting limits
• Avoiding tempting situations
• Loss of control from alcohol/drugs
• Remaining in control
• Alternative ways to express love
• Staying in groups
• Double dating
• And more!

Students will learn the importance of establishing and maintaining appropriate intimacy boundaries around touch, conversation, and physical settings. Segments include:

• Protecting personal space
• Maintaining touch and conversation intimacy levels appropriate to the relationship
• Sticking to predetermined limits to sexual intimacy
• Avoiding persuasion from people older or more powerful
• Saying “No” to inappropriate advances