Building Health Skills

Chapter 2 Pgs. 28 - 32

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to correctly use “I messages”.

2. Students will be able to describe and utilize refusal and conflict resolution skills.

3. Students will identify the different influences on their behavior.

Journal Activity

 The next time you get upset with someone use the “I” message instead of saying “you.”  Write down what was said and how you feel it went after the conversation was over.

(Remember to use a calm voice and listen attentively to what the other person is saying)  Example: I feel ________ when _______. I’d like/want______________.

Activity – using the I message

 Scenario #1: Your friend embarrasses you frequently in front of your friends by talking about your efforts to diet.

 Scenario #2: Your brother or sister want you to lie to your parents for them about…...

 Scenario #3: You want to stay out later with your friends but when you call your parents, they tell you no.

 Scenario #4: You are at a party and the cute guy/girl offers you a ride home but you know they have been drinking.

Health Skills

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Life skills

 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 

Say what you mean

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Pay attention to how you say something

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Be a good listener

Refusal Skills

 Communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthy, or that go against your values 

Say “No” in a firm voice

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Explain why by stating your feelings

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Suggest alternatives

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Use appropriate body language

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Walk away from the situation

Conflict Resolution Skills

 The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving 

Take time to calm down and think about the situation

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Be respectful by speaking calmly, listening attentively, and asking questions when appropriate

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Brainstorm solutions to resolve the conflict peacefully

Self-Management Skills

 Practicing healthful behaviors 

Good nutrition and fitness habits

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Regular medical and dental check-ups

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Avoiding alcohol, tobacco, and other harmful drugs

 Managing Stress 

Finding ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress

Influences

 Internal Influences :  include your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires based on your experiences and your own personal perspective on life  External Influences :  come from outside sources, such as your family, friends, peers, environment, culture, laws, and media