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Chapter 2 Warm-Up Do you consider yourself a good communicator? List various methods of communication that you use on a daily basis.
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Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Communication Some effective communication skills for building and maintaining healthy relationships: Clearly say what you mean. Use “I” Messages. Pay attention to how you say something. Tone, Facial Expressions, and Gestures make a difference. Be a good listener. Avoid interrupting and show that you are paying attention. Refusal Skills Conflict Resolution
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Self-Management Skills Self-management involves taking responsibility for your health and acting in specific ways that promote your wellness. Practicing healthful behaviors and stress management are parts of Self- Management Skills
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Analyzing Influences Internal influences on your health include knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires. External influences on your health include your family, your friends and peers, your environment, your culture, laws and the media. Becoming aware of these influences will help you to make healthful choices.
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Accessing Information/Advocacy To make healthful choices, you should identify and use reliable sources of health information. Some reliable sources might be parents, other trusted adults, library resources, and government agencies…not always the Internet! Advocacy This skill helps you to positively influence the health of those around you.
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The Decision-Making Process Decision-making skills involve six basic steps: State the situation. List the options. Weigh the possible outcomes. Consider your values. Make a decision and act on it. Evaluate the decision.
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Setting Personal Health Goals Goals Short-Term Goals Examples?? Long-Term Goals Examples?? Action Plan includes several steps: Set a specific, realistic goal, and write it down. List the steps you will take to reach your goal. Identify your sources of help and support. Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your goal. Evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints. Reward yourself for achieving your goal.
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What is Good Character? People with good character demonstrate core ethical values…What you do when no one is watching is part of your character! Six primary traits of good character: Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship
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Developing your Character Steps to develop your own good character: Stand up for your beliefs. Learn from people who demonstrate good character traits. Join volunteer groups. Look for positive role models! Who would you consider to be a good role model?
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