Interpersonal Skills

 Health:  A combination of physical, mental and social well- being. Mental/ Emotional Physical Social

Keep fit by getting regular exercise Eat a well-balanced diet Maintain your ideal weight Practice good grooming habits Avoid tobacco, alcohol and drugs Get plenty of rest

Accept yourself and like who you are Express your feelings in a healthy way Develop your thinking and decision making skills Strive to learn new information Learn ways of dealing with life’s problems Learn how to handle stress

Get along with family members Make and keep friends Work well in a group Disagree with others without fighting Give and get support when it is needed

SadAngry ScaredEmbarrassed What are healthy ways of dealing with these emotions? Happy Proud

 Empathy  The ability to share the sadness or happiness of another human being.  How can you show empathy for someone?

Wellness The achievement of a high level of overall health. Prevention Keeping something from happening. How can you prevent injury and illness? Hint (use the bullets on pg 8 to help you answer this question) List 3 ways to achieve good health Hint (pick three statements from the checklist on pg 9-table 1.3)

 Self-concept  The view that you have of yourself. Ways to develop a positive self-conceptEffects of a good self-concept Concentrate on what you do wellHigh self-esteem Don’t be too hard on yourselfConfidence in yourself When you need help, ask people you trust Feel valued, loved and secure Self-esteem: The ability to like and respect yourself.

 Decisions- Choices that are made that can be major or minor.

1. State the situation 2. List the options 3. Weigh the possible outcomes 4. Consider your values 5. Make a decision and act 6. Evaluate the decision

CONSEQUENCERISK  Results of the option that is chosen  The chance of danger or loss

 Values  Beliefs you feel strongly about that help guide the way live.

 What are the benefits of good decisions?  (hint- use the bullets on page 23 to help guide your answer)  Why is it important to consider your values when making a decision?  (hint- use class information and your personal opinion to answer this question in your own words)  Think of a decision that you have made in your life that was important. Explain the short and long- term effects of the decision.

 Scenario #1- work together as a class  Scenario #2- work with a partner to help guide your decision

Steps for a friendly refusal Use the word “no” in your refusal Emphasize your refusal by repeating the refusal and using body language. Give reasons for refusing or list possible consequences. Suggest an alternative that includes your friend. Change the subject or walk away.

 You will be assigned a partner to work with!  Directions- Person 1 is trying to pressure person 2 into doing something that he/she does not want to do. Please use the five steps for a friendly refusal to create a refusal skill skit!