1. Building Health Skills Chapter 2
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2. A. What are health skills?
Specific tools and strategies that lead to better and more informed health decisions
Social Health Skills
Effective communicator-
Communication skills-
Cleary say what you mean
Pay attention to how you say something
Be a good listener
Be aware of facial expressions

3. A. Cont.
Refusal Skills
Techniques that can help you refuse when you are urged to take part in an unsafe or unhealthful behavior
1 say no
2 explain why
3 suggest alternative activity
4. back up words with body language
5 Leave if necessary

4. B. Mental and Emotional Skills
Build self-esteem- confidence and worth you feel about yourself
Examine messages you send to yourself
Focus on what you do well
Stress management
Stress- body’s and mind’s reaction to everyday demands
Cope
Rechanneling your energy
Relax
laugh

5. C. Total Health Do you have the ability to use reliable health info
Do you have an awareness of certain illness symptoms
Assessing the source
Consider the source
Consider the angle
Getting help
People in your life that can help?
Community resources
Print and electronic resources?

6. Section 2: Making decisions and setting goals
Life decisions need to be done carefully
Decision making model
State situation
List possible options
Weigh possible outcomes
Consider your values
Make a decision and take action
Evaluate your decision

7. A. Setting Goals
A goal is something you aim for that takes planning and work
Kind of goals
Short term goals
Long term goals
Must set goals and have a plan for achieving them

8. B. Action plan Select a goal to work on
List what you will do to reach the goal
Identify sources of help and support
Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal
Establish checkpoints to evaluate your progress
Reward yourself after you achieve your goal