1.  Your feelings that are a natural part of life  Examples: HappinessAnger Love Sadness Jealousy

2.  Chemical substances that control many body functions  Sudden emotional shifts are common in teens

3. 1. Communicating how you feel - it is a two-way process - speaking in a way others can understand you - also means being a good listener

4. 2. Managing fear and anxiety - learn to laugh at yourself - talk about how you feel - plan ahead - relaxation techniques

5. 3. Healthy ways to express anger: Take a deep breath/calm down Focus on exactly what made you angry Tell the other person how you feel

6.  Needs that affect your feelings and sense of well being

7.  Need to feel worthwhile  Need to love and be loved  Need to belong

8.  Refusing to participate in sexual activity before marriage  You are choosing to avoid dangerous situations such as pregnancy & STI’s

9.  Ways to communicate to help you say “no” effectively  Look the other person in the eye  Give reasons & avoid bad situations  Choose friends who practice abstinence

10.  The ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors  Asset – skill or resource that can help you reach a goal

11.  1. Support – having family, friends, and others to help you  2. Positive Values – having values that include honesty, caring, self-responsibility, equality, and justice

12.  3. Social Skills – respecting others and avoiding peer pressure  4. Positive Identity – having high self-esteem