10-11-2012 PS Happenings--Fear--LATE START

PLAN

• Welcome, Attendance, & Daily Plan
• Check Personal Fear Experience Journal
• Speech Groups Discussion
• Activity #17--10/10/2012--Personal Fear ANALYSIS Journal
• Break down a DIFFERENT fear experience using the elements that we discussed in today's case studies:
• What were you actually afraid of?
• On a scale of DISQUIET to ALARM, rate your fear level beforehand.
• What physical fear reactions did you experience?
• Did you realize that these physical fear reactions were normal?
• Did you stay and deal with the situation or run from it?
• Did any previous experience help you get through the fear? If so, what was it?
• How would your perspective of this fear situation be different now that we've examined fear?
• Personal Fear Inventory Discussion

HOMEWORK (OFFICIAL at 3:10 P.M. Each Day)

• Read Speech Fears & Self-Confidence DEFINITIONS & FACTS (Last 2 Pages) from the Fear Packet (Due Friday)
• Common Misconceptions About Fear & Self-Confidence
• Definitions
• Admitted Facts
• Fear Continuum
• Five Basic Ideas for Developing Self-Confidence
• Practical Tips for Dealing with Fear
• Complete Definitions & Facts Journal
• Activity #18--10/11/2012--Definitions & Facts Journal
• Select two facts/tips that will be personally most helpful for you. Write down each fact/tip and explain how it is helpful.
• After listing these two facts/tips, answer this prompt:
• As you reflect on what you have studied, learned, and discussed in the fear unit (case studies, conversations, journals, group discussions, top ten fears, personal fear inventory, etc.), share one thing you will take away from this unit that will help you when dealing with fear. be sure to explain in detail.

UPCOMING (Subject to Adjustments)

• Friday--DPS Part 1
• Monday--DPS Part 2
• Tuesday--DPS Part 3, Fear Review
• Wednesday--12:00 LATE START, Fear Test
• Thursday--MEA BREAK
• Friday--MEA BREAK
• Monday--Impromptu Speeches
• Tuesday--Speech of Recognition & Acceptance