CHAPTER 2 BUILDING HEALTH SKILLS AND CHARACTER LESSON

CHAPTER 2 BUILDING HEALTH SKILLS AND CHARACTER

LESSON 1 BUILDING HEALTH SKILLS �Health Skills- or life skills and are specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect and improve all aspects of your health.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS � The exchange of thoughts, feelings and beliefs between two or more people.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS Clearly say what you mean-use “I” messages � Pay attention to how you say something-use a respectful tone, check facial expressions. � Be a good listener-avoid interrupting the speaker, show you are listening-nodding etc… �

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REFUSAL SKILLS �Communication strategies that help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthful, or go against your values.

REFUSAL STRATEGIES � Say “No” in a firm voice � Explain why � Suggest alternatives � Use appropriate body language � Leave if neccesary � http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=w. HBCPY 03 Hk&feature=related

CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS � The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving. � The key is respecting others’ rights and your own. � Follow these steps-calm down think it through, speak calmly, listen ask questions when it’s ok, use a polite tone and try to brainstorm to resolve the conflict peacefully.

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SELF MANAGEMENT SKILLS � Practice Healthful behaviors-choices you make today will affect your health in the future. � Managing stress: Stress management: learning ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress. Ex: physical activity, music, managing your time, take a warm bath, laughing.

ANALYZE INFLUENCES � Internal influences-knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires, things based on your experiences and your perspective on life. � External influences-outside sources, include your family, your friends, peers, environment, culture, laws, and media.

INFLUENCES…. INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL? ? ?

ACCESSING INFORMATION � Learn how to get the RIGHT information. � Parents, trusted adults, teachers � Library, encyclopedias… � Reliable internet sites � Newspaper, magazines � Government agencies, health care providers, health organizations.

ADVOCACY �Taking action to influence others to address a health related concern or to support a health related belief.

LESSON 2 MAKING RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS AND SETTING GOALS � Decision Making Process: steps that enable you to make a healthful decision. � 1. State the Situation � 2. List the Options � 3. Weigh the possible options � 4. Consider Values � 5. Make a decision and act � 6. Evaluate the decision

SETTING PERSONAL HEALTH GOALS � Goal: something you aim for that takes planning and work. � Helps build self-confidence, self esteem and improve your health.

TYPES OF GOALS � Short term goal- finishing a project by Friday, cleaning your room before dinner are examples of goals in a short period of time. � Long term goal- goal that is reached over an extended period of time. � Long term goals-

ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS � Action Plan- multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals. � Steps- set a specific, realistic goal and write it down. � List the steps that will help reach your goal � Identify 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.

BUILDING CHARACTER � Character- those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

TRAITS

DEVELOPING YOUR CHARACTER � Stand up for your beliefs � Learn from people who demonstrate good character traits-ask family for tips � Join volunteer groups in your school and community. � 3 H club BHS, family or someone you look up to.

GOOD CHARACTER

POSITIVE ROLE MODELS � Role model-someone who’s success or behavior serves as an example for others. � Who is your role model…why are the your role model? ? ?

DEMONSTRATING CHARACTER � Make a difference at home…HOW? � Make a difference at school…HOW? � Make a difference in your community…HOW?