Chp 2, L1 Bell Ringer 10/15/14 What are two ways you could show support for a health cause or organization? Please label the very top (white pages) of your notebook with your name. This will make it much easier to find your notebook at the start of class.

Building Health Skills Chp 2, L1 Taking responsibility for your health begins with a commitment to take charge of your actions and behaviors in a way that reduces risks and promotes wellness.

Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you will learn to: Chp 2, L1 In this lesson, you will learn to: Demonstrate communication skills in building and maintaining healthy relationships. Demonstrate refusal strategies and conflict resolution skills. Apply self-management strategies. Analyze influences on behavior. Develop evaluation criteria for health information.

Building Health Skills Chp 2, L1 Health Skills The first step in taking responsibility for your health is to develop health skills. A health skill is a specific tool and strategy that helps you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health.

Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Communication Chp 2, L1 Interpersonal Communication One of the traits of a health-literate individual is having effective communication skills. Interpersonal communication involves not only making yourself heard but also being a good listener. Effective communication skills involve: Clearly saying what you mean. Paying attention to how you say something. Being a good listener. Interpersonal communication is the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people.

Interpersonal Skills Refusal Skills Chp 2, L1 Interpersonal Skills Refusal Skills can be used to handle situations in which you are asked do something that you know is harmful or wrong. Sometimes you must reinforce your decision to say no. Say NO in a firm voice. Explain why. Suggest alternatives. Use appropriate body language. Leave if necessary.

Interpersonal Skills Conflict Resolution Skills Chp 2, L1 Interpersonal Skills Conflict Resolution Skills In addition to practicing effective refusal skills, it is important to develop and apply strategies for dealing with conflicts or disagreements and avoiding violence. The key to conflict resolution is respecting others’ rights and your own. Why is this the key? How does it help?

Take time to calm down and think through the situation. Chp 2, L1 Interpersonal Skills Steps When Dealing with a Conflict Situation Take time to calm down and think through the situation. When discussing the conflict, speak calmly and listen attentively, asking questions when appropriate. Use a polite tone and try to brainstorm solutions where no one loses respect.

Self-Management Skills Chp 2, L1 Self-Management Skills Practicing Healthful Behaviors Eat nutritious foods. Get regular medical and dental checkups. Express your feelings in healthful ways. Build your self-esteem. Maintain healthy relationships.

Self-Management Skills Chp 2, L1 Managing Stress Stress, the body’s and mind’s reactions to everyday demands, is a natural part of life. Learning stress management methods/techniques will become increasingly important as you assume more responsibility for your health and take on additional roles as an adult. In your notebook answer the following question: What section of the health triangle is most affected by stress? Explain. 10/16 – Pd 5 Re-teach this slide

Analyzing Influences Factors Influencing Your Health Chp 2, L1 Factors Influencing Your Health Internal Influences External Influences Internal influences include your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires. These are based on your experiences and your perspective on life.

Analyzing Influences Factors Influencing Your Health Chp 2, L1 Factors Influencing Your Health Internal Influences External Influences External influences come from outside sources. These include your family, your friends and peers, your environment, your culture, laws, and the media.

Accessing Information Chp 2, L1 Reliable Sources of Health Information Parents, guardians, and other trusted adults Library resources Reliable Internet sites Newspapers and magazines Government agencies and health organizations Are there places, resources, or people that you might not get reliable information from?

Advocacy What Is Advocacy? Chp 2, L1 Advocacy What Is Advocacy? Advocacy enables you to positively influence the health of those around you. You can help others become informed and publicly support health causes that concern and interest you. Encouraging family, friends, peers, and community members to practice healthful behaviors is one way to practice health advocacy.