1. Communication

2. The exchange of information through the use of words or actions
Communication
The exchange of information through the use of words or actions

3. Verbal Communication
Expressing feelings, thoughts, or experiences with words, either by speaking or writing

4. Nonverbal Communication
Getting messages across without using words

5. Body Language
Postures, gestures, and facial expressions

6. Ways to Express Yourself Through Speaking
1. Think about what you want to say before you say it
2. Use “I” messages to express your thoughts, feelings, needs, and expectations

7. Cont…. 3. Use tact..Avoid being rude or insulting
4. Make clear, simple statements. Be specific. Use examples when you express ideas or suggestions

8. Tact
The sense of what to do or say to avoid offending others

9. Think of a tactful way to respond in each situation
Think of a tactful way to respond in each situation. Remember, using tact means you are still honest, but you use your words carefully to avoid hurting someone’s feelings.
1. For Christmas, your grandmother gives you a sweatshirt which you think is ugly. She asks how you like it. What should you say?
2. You are watching TV and the phone rings. Your mom answers it and tells you it’s Jane. You don’t like Jane and don’t want to talk to her. What should you say?
3. Your friend gets a new baby sister and you think it is the ugliest baby you’ve ever seen. Your friend asks you, “Isn’t she the cutest?” What should you say?
4. Your teacher is walking down the hallway with a piece of trash stuck to her shoe heel. What should you say?
5. Your friend has been talking for 10 minutes with a big piece of broccoli stuck between his teeth. What should you say?
6. You are visiting your friend’s house and your friend’s mom serves liver and onions for dinner, which you think is disgusting. What should you say?

10. Listening Skills
Use body language to show you are listening: look them in the eyes, nod your head
Take advantage of pauses: “Really” or “Tell me more about that”

11. Listening Skills Cont…
Do not interrupt: if you don’t understand politely ask questions to understand
When possible, mirror what you hear: rephrase what you hear and be sympathetic to feelings

12. Writing Skills Advantages of writing:
You can make changes before you send your message
Disadvantage:
If your message isn’t clear the receiver can’t always ask what you meant

13. Family
The basic unit of society and includes two or more people joined by blood, marriage, adoption or a desire to support one another

14. Different Types of Families
A couple – two adults living together
Nuclear family – a husband & wife and their child or children
Blended family – one stepparent, one parent, and one or more children

15. Types of families cont….
Single-parent family – one parent and one or more children
Extended family – parents, children, and other family members such as grandparents

16. Influences your Family has on You
Helps you develop beliefs and values
Helps influence decisions you make
The type of activities you participate in
The foods you eat
Help you choose to not participate in risky behaviors

17. Family Roles
Parent – providing a place to live, food, love and emotional support
Children – cooperate and respect parents, help with chores, help with younger siblings
As children get older responsibilities change
As you get older responsibilities change!!

18. Ways Families Can Strengthen Relationships
1. Show appreciation for each other (saying Thank You)
2. Support other family members
3. Spend quality time together (eat dinner together)
4. Communicate effectively

19. Relationships cont…
5. Show responsibility – share work in the house equally
6. Show respect – respect each other’s privacy and things
7. Follow family rules – helps build trust

20. Ways to Deal with Change
1. Keep up normal routines
2. Talk openly about the change
3. Outside help may be needed from counselor or religious leader

21. Changes that Happen… Moving Divorce or remarriage Job change/Job loss
Birth of sibling/adoption
Illness or injury
Death or loss

22. Friendship
A relationship with someone you know, trust, and regard with affection

23. Acquaintance Someone you see occasionally or know casually
Some acquaintances can become good friends through time

24. Having Friends… Teaches you to communicate
Teaches you to work out problems
Teaches you to compromise
Teaches you how to give others support
Teaches you how to share your life with others

25. Qualities of a Good Friend
Trust – based on honesty
Caring – will listen and wants what is best for you
Respect – they won’t ask you to do anything that could hurt you
Loyalty – stay together in good times and bad

26. Tolerance The ability to accept other people as they are
You are respectful of a person’s individual differences, race or culture

27. Compromise
When both sides in a conflict agree to give up something in order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone
Find a way to “meet in the middle”

28. When Should You NOT Compromise????
When you would have to act against your values
When you might end up harming yourself or others
When it is against the law

29. Peers People close to you in age who are a lot like you
Peer pressure – the influence that your peer group has on you

30. Peer Pressure Encouraging acts against the law
Bribes, dares, or threats
Teasing/Name calling
Suggest you do the right thing
Encourage you to study more, stay away from drugs, volunteer
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE

31. Refusal Skills
Strategies that help you say no effectively

32. Four Effective Refusal Skills
The “STOP” Formula
Say no in a firm voice
Tell why not
Offer another idea
Promptly leave