Saying No

It can sometimes be really hard to say no to our friends, partner or family if they want us to do something. That’s why it is helpful to learn some refusal skills. You can practice ways to say “no” using the STOP and NICE models.\n \nSTOP: \nS: Say no assertively  \nT: Tell why not\nO: Offer other ideas\nP: Promptly leave/Peace out\n \nNICE:  \nN: Say No! clearly and assertively: “No  !”\nI: Use I (meaning personal) statements: “I don’t like the sound of that”\nC: Change the subject/situation: “Why don’t we play basketball instead?”\nE: Exit: “I’m going to head home, see you later”