Protective Behaviours

What are early warning signs?

• Signs you see on the road

• Our bodies way of telling us we're unsafe

• What happens to us when we are happy

• What happens to us when we are angry

What are some examples of early warning signs?

• Sweaty palms

• Heart being fast

• You feel sick

• All of the above

What are the four zones on the safety continuum?

• Safe, happy, having a go at something and unsafe

• Safe, sad, unhappy, unsafe

• Safe, fun to feel scared, risking on purpose and unsafe

• Safe, safe sometimes, not safe and never safe

What is a safe secret?

• A secret that makes you feel uncomfortable

• A secret you keep for a surprise that is fun and you are comfortable with.

• A secret that someone has told you that you have to keep or you will be in trouble.

• A secret that makes you feel unsafe

What is an unsafe secret?

• A secret someone tells you that you have to keep forever

• A secret that you are told to keep or something bad will happen to you

• A secret that causes you to have early warning signs i.e. sweating

• All of the above

What would you do if someone told you an unsafe secret?

• Keep the secret

• Tell all your friends the secret

• Tell a trusted adult

• Nothing

Why is it important to have a network of trusted adults?

• So they can help you with your homework when you get stuck.

• So they can get you out of trouble when you make a mistake.

• So that they can make sure you are fed, clothed and sleep properly.

• So that you always have someone to talk to when you are feeling unsafe or scared, who will listen to what you have to say and will do something if needed.

We all have the right to feel _________ all of the time.

There are lots of different places that you can go for help. What is the name of one helpline?

• Kids Helpline

• Helpline for Kids

• Help Kids

• We can help Kids

What is the telephone number for Kids Helpline?

• 000

• 1800 1800 1800

• 1800 55 1800

• 1234 4567