CHAPTER 7 Warm-Up What are some examples of good mental health?
CHAPTER 7 Achieving Good Mental Health
Personality – a complex set of characteristics that makes your unique
Modeling – observing and learning from the behaviors of those around you This is the most common way we learn
Development assets – the building blocks of development that help young people grow up as healthy, caring, and responsible individuals
DEVELOPMENT ASSETS Support – family and friends Empowerment – being valued by others Boundaries and Expectations – family, school, community boundaries Constructive Use of Time – time management Commitment to Learning – being motivated
DEVELOPMENT ASSETS Positive Values – compassion, equality and justice Social competence – decision making Positive identity – personal power
WORKING TOWARDS A HEALTHY IDENTITY Recognize your strength and weakness Develop a Purpose in your Life Form meaningful relationships Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain Story (The Butterfly Effect)
• What is self talk? - the act or practice of talking to oneself, either aloud or silently and mentally Ex. Og Mandino Story Why is having positive self talk important?
REVIEW • What does is mean to develop a sense of purpose?