1. Unit 1 Lesson 8
Interpersonal Communication and Self Management

2. Accessing Information
Seven Health Skills
Interpersonal Communication and
Self Management
Accessing Information
Analyzing Influences
Goal Setting
Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Self Management
Advocacy

3. Interpersonal Communication
and Self Management
DEFINED
Interpersonal Communication
the ability to clearly express your needs, ideas, and opinions using appropriate and effective verbal and nonverbal strategies and receive the same from others
Self
Management
the ability to demonstrate habits and strategies that have a positive impact on your life

4. What Employers Look For Verbal Communication Skills
Assertive communication
I-messages
Able to manage and express emotions constructively
Able to respond appropriately to the emotions of others
Refusal
Strong Work Ethic
Able to assess personal habits
Choose habits that show social and personal responsibility
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Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers,

5. What Employers Look For Teamwork Skills Listening Collaboration
Negotiation
Conflict resolution
Able to assess personal skills
Analytical Skills
Able to assess situations and decide on positive choices
Able to manage stress
Initiative
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Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers,

6. Interpersonal Communication
Listening Skills
Skills to Respond to the Emotions
of Others
Assertive Communication Skills
Skills to Ask Questions
Refusal Skills

7. Details for Creating a Teaching Tool
Create a teaching tool that explains and demonstrates your assigned skill.
Your presentation will be evaluated on these two criteria:
thorough and accurate explanation
accurate and clear demonstration
You have up to five minutes to present your skill in a small group.
Option: research additional data on the skill and note the source.

8. Creating and Using Our Teaching Tools
First Small Group: Create a Teaching Tool for One of the Communication Skills X
Listening Y
Responding Z
Assertive Communication Q
Asking Effective Questions W
Refusal

9. Creating and Using Our Teaching Tools
Second Small Group: Share the Teaching Tool and Learn About Other Communication Skills X Q Z Y W Q Z W X Y Z W Y Q X W Y X Z Q Y X Q W Z