2. Lesson 1 Taking responsibility for your health begins with a commitment to take charge of your actions and behaviors in a way that reduces risks and promotes wellness. Building Health Skills

3. Lesson 1 Demonstrate communication skills in building and maintaining healthy relationships. Demonstrate refusal strategies and conflict resolution skills. Apply self-management strategies. Analyze influences on behavior. Develop evaluation criteria for health information. In this lesson, you will learn to: Lesson Objectives

4. Lesson 1 The first step in taking responsibility for your health is to develop health skills. health skills Health Skills Building Health Skills

5. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Communication One of the traits of a health-literate individual is having effective communication skills. Interpersonal communication involves not only making yourself heard but also being a good listener.Interpersonal communication Effective communication skills involve: Clearly saying what you mean. Paying attention to how you say something. Being a good listener. Interpersonal Skills

6. Lesson 1 Refusal skillsRefusal skills can be used to handle situations in which you are asked do something that you know is harmful or wrong. Sometimes you must reinforce your decision to say no. Say NO in a firm voice. Explain why. Suggest alternatives. Use appropriate body language. Leave if necessary. Refusal Skills Interpersonal Skills

7. Lesson 1 In addition to practicing effective refusal skills, it is important to develop and apply strategies for dealing with conflicts or disagreements and avoiding violence. The key to conflict resolution is respecting others’ rights and your own.conflict resolution Conflict Resolution Skills Interpersonal Skills

8. Lesson 1 Steps When Dealing with a Conflict Situation Interpersonal Skills Take time to calm down and think through the situation. When discussing the conflict, speak calmly and listen attentively, asking questions when appropriate. Use a polite tone and try to brainstorm solutions where no one loses respect.

9. Lesson 1 Practicing Healthful Behaviors Self-Management Skills Eat nutritious foods. Get regular medical and dental checkups. Express your feelings in healthful ways. Build your self-esteem. Maintain healthy relationships.

10. Lesson 1 Managing Stress Stress, the body’s and mind’s reactions to everyday demands, is a natural part of life. Learning stress management will become increasingly important as you assume more responsibility for your health and take on additional roles as an adult.stress management Self-Management Skills

11. Lesson 1 Analyzing Influences Factors Influencing Your Health Internal influences include your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires. These are based on your experiences and your perspective on life. Internal Influences External Influences

12. Lesson 1 Parents, guardians, and other trusted adults Library resources Reliable Internet sites Newspapers and magazines Government agencies and health organizations Reliable Sources of Health Information Accessing Information

13. Lesson 1 AdvocacyAdvocacy enables you to positively influence the health of those around you. You can help others become informed and publicly support health causes that concern and interest you. Encouraging family, friends, peers, and community members to practice healthful behaviors is one way to practice health advocacy. What Is Advocacy? Advocacy

14. Lesson 1 1.Stress management 2.Character 3.Interpersonal communication 4.Advocacy Q. _____ is a responsible role in which you influence others’ health behaviors. Choose the appropriate option. Quick Review

15. Lesson 1 A. Advocacy is a responsible role in which you influence others’ health behaviors. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

16. Lesson 1 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. List five refusal strategies. Click Next to view the answer. Quick Review

17. Lesson 1 A. Five refusal strategies: 1.Say NO in a firm voice. 2.Explain why. 3.Suggest alternatives. 4.Use appropriate body language. 5.Leave if necessary. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

18. Lesson 1 Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. What is stress management? Identify three ways to reduce the effects of stress. Click Next to view the answer. Quick Review

19. Lesson 1 A. Stress management is a way of dealing with or overcoming the negative effects of stress. Some strategies for managing stress are: Engaging in physical activity Listening to soothing music Managing time effectively Taking a warm bath Laughing Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

20. Lesson 1 What are two ways you could show support for a health cause or organization? Quick Review Provide a suitable explanation.

21. Lesson 1 A. Correct! Advocacy is a responsible role in which you influence others’ health behaviors. Click Next to attempt another question. Quick Review - Answer

22. Lesson 1 You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Quick Review - Answer

23. Lesson 1 Analyzing Influences Factors Influencing Your Health Internal Influences External Influences External influences come from outside sources. These include your family, your friends and peers, your environment, your culture, laws, and the media.

24. Lesson 1 The first step in taking responsibility for your health is to develop health skills. Health Skills Building Health Skills A health skill is a specific tool and strategy that helps you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health.

25. Lesson 1 One of the traits of a health-literate individual is having effective communication skills. Interpersonal communication involves not only making yourself heard but also being a good listener.Interpersonal communication Effective communication skills involve: Clearly saying what you mean. Paying attention to how you say something. Being a good listener. Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal communication is the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people.

26. Lesson 1 Refusal skillsRefusal skills can be used to handle situations in which you are asked do something that you know is harmful or wrong. Sometimes you must reinforce your decision to say no. Say NO in a firm voice. Explain why. Suggest alternatives. Use appropriate body language. Leave if necessary. Refusal Skills Interpersonal Skills A refusal skill is a communication strategy that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values.

27. Lesson 1 Conflict Resolution Skills Interpersonal Skills Conflict resolution is the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving. In addition to practicing effective refusal skills, it is important to develop and apply strategies for dealing with conflicts or disagreements and avoiding violence. The key to conflict resolution is respecting others’ rights and your own.conflict resolution

28. Lesson 1 Stress, the body’s and mind’s reactions to everyday demands, is a natural part of life. Learning stress management will become increasingly important as you assume more responsibility for your health and take on additional roles as an adult.stress management Managing Stress Self-Management Skills Stress management is a way of dealing with or overcoming the negative effects of stress.

29. Lesson 1 AdvocacyAdvocacy enables you to positively influence the health of those around you. You can help others become informed and publicly support health causes that concern and interest you. Encouraging family, friends, peers, and community members to practice healthful behaviors is one way to practice health advocacy. What Is Advocacy? Advocacy Advocacy is taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health- related belief.