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Sidekicks Conversations
Not just about tobacco
The Sidekicks training and activities are very similar to the Motivational Interviewing model which is an evidence-based strategy designed to engage people in conversation toward behavior change.
Skills learned with Sidekicks are transferrable to other risky situations young people might find themselves in.
Sidekicks peer support model is rooted in Motivational Interviewing skills which have high efficacy in promoting behavior change.
Sidekicks conversations are based in a respectful and curious approach of communicating with others.
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Why Sidekicks?
The Sidekicks program has a goal of working with young people and adult advisors in Maine to help teens find the words to talk to their peers about tobacco use and vaping.
Once trained as a Sidekick, youth have the skills to hold respectful conversations with their peers about tobacco use, as well as other risky behaviors.
The Sidekicks program gives youth both the skills and confidence to support their peers, as well as a network of Adult Advisors as a resource for questions and support.
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D. Desire
"I want to stop vaping"
"I want to cut back"
"I would like to manage my stress better"
A. Ability
"I can skip one day"
"I am able to go without for an afternoon"
"I could stop smoking if I tried"
R. Reasons
"If I quit vaping, I could save money"
"If I cut back on smoking, I could run better"
"My family would be so happy if I quit using nicotine pouches"
N. Need
"I need to stop smoking"
"I've got to cut down on my vaping"
"I have to stop buying vapes"
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First Scenario
You went to the doctor's office because you've had a lot of pain in your wrists. You are having so much pain that it's hard to play basketball and you can't play your guitar. Your doctor says it is tendonitis (pain in your wrist) from texting and says that if you don't stop you'll have to have surgery to continue to play sports or your guitar.
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Statement Card (Pitch)
I am so tired of being nagged about my vaping. I already know vapes are bad for me.
Reflection Card (Hit)
You want to make your own decisions about your vaping.
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I'm not stupid. I know cigarettes are bad for me.
Talking to me about it all of the time doesn't help me.
If I quit vaping, I'll do it when I'm ready.
There's nothing like a cigarette to help me relax.
I'm coughing all of the time and my lungs hurt.
Sports are really important to me and it really stinks that I can't run as fast anymore.
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Active Listening
Reflective Statements
Open-Ended Questions
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Reflecting back what you hear the person say in your own words.
Allow for the person to know you're listening to them.
Gives someone the opportunity to clarify if you've misunderstood or misheard something they've said.
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Questions for the speaker.
Advice on their situation.
Information shared without asking.
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Are helpful when you need more information so you can understand what the person is saying, or to help the person overcome barriers or challenges.
They help keep the conversation going!
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"I think the program was amazing and would definitely recommend to someone who wants to help others." - 10th Grader
"Very helpful and I think its good to teach this at the younger ages in high school." - 12th Grader
"I thought it was very interesting and learned more about tobacco here than in any training I've ever done." - 10th Grader
"I think it's really important and I'm glad this program exists."
- 10th Grader
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Magical Question Example 1
"If you woke up tomorrow and didn't feel like smoking or vaping, how would your day be different?"
Magical Question Example 2
"Say you tried to quit again and it worked. How would you feel?"
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Open-Ended Question: How has it been going without smoking?
Open-Ended Question: How do you think you'd feel if you got caught?
Open-Ended Question: What is your plan if you need or want help?
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What is "Critical Information?"
Sidekicks conversations can include information not just about tobacco and nicotine use.
It's important to know what critical information is and the next steps you should take to help ensure the safety of the teen disclosing and ohers.
Being abused or mistreated
Feeling like hurting someone or themselves
Being bullied
Trouble with drugs or alcohol
Feeling in extreme emotional distress
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