EMOTIONS Your feelings - that are a natural part of life Examples: Happiness Anger Love Sadness Jealousy

HORMONES Chemical substances that control many body functions Sudden emotional shifts are common in teens

EXPRESSING EMOTIONS IN HEALTHY WAYS (3) 1. Communicating how you feel - it is a two-way process - speaking in a way others can understand you - also means being a good listener

EXPRESSING EMOTIONS, CONT. Managing fear and anxiety - learn to laugh at yourself - talk about how you feel - plan ahead - relaxation techniques

EXPRESSING EMOTIONS, CONT 3. Healthy ways to express anger: Take a deep breath/calm down Focus on exactly what made you angry Tell the other person how you feel

Needs that affect your feelings and sense of well being EMOTIONAL NEEDS Needs that affect your feelings and sense of well being

BASIC EMOTIONAL NEEDS Need to feel worthwhile Need to love and be loved Need to belong

ABSTINENCE Refusing to participate in sexual activity before marriage You are choosing to avoid dangerous situations such as pregnancy & STI’s

REFUSAL SKILLS Ways to communicate to help you say “no” effectively Look the other person in the eye Give reasons & avoid bad situations Choose friends who practice abstinence

RESILIENCY The ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors Asset – skill or resource that can help you reach a goal

WAYS TO BUILD RESILIENCY 1. Support – having family, friends, and others to help you 2. Positive Values – having values that include honesty, caring, self-responsibility, equality, and justice

RESILIENCY CONT. 3. Social Skills – respecting others and avoiding peer pressure 4. Positive Identity – having high self-esteem