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Building Health Skills
Building Character
Taking Responsibility
“A commitment to take
charge of your actions and
develop health and life skills”
Health Skills
“Specific tools and strategies
that help you maintain, protect,
and improve all aspects of
your health.”
Effective Communication Skills
•Make yourself heard
•Become a good listener
Interpersonal Communication
“The exchange of
thoughts,feelings, and beliefs
between two people or more.”
4 Strategies for Effective
Communication
• Clearly Say What You Mean
• Pay Attention to How You Speak
• Be a Good Listener
• Check for Clarification
Refusal Skills
“Strategies that can help
you say no when you
are urged to participate
in unsafe behaviors.”
5 Refusal Skills Strategies
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Say “NO” in a Firm Voice
Explain Why!
Suggest Alternatives
Use Appropriate Body Language
Leave when Necessary
Conflict Resolution
“The process of
ending a conflict
through
cooperation and
Problem solving.”
Dealing with Conflicts
•Calm Down and Think Rationally
•Speak Calm, Ask Questions,
Listen for Responses
•Brainstorm Solutions to Resolve
Conflict Peacefully
Stress Management
“Ways to deal with or
overcome the negative
effects of stress.”
Internal Influences
•Values / Beliefs
•Likes / Dislikes
•Knowledge of Subject
External Influences
•Family, Friends, Peers
•Environment / Culture
•Laws, Media
I Statements
A statement that is used to
confront an individual with who
you are upset. The I statement
allows you to get your feelings
across , as well as communicate
what you want, without
attacking the other person.
I Statements
1) State the situation
2) State how you feel and why
3) State what you want
You Statements
Example: You stupid jerk, why is
the music so loud? You are so
inconsiderate; you don’t care
about anyone but yourself.
Person feels attacked, hurts feelings,
causes arguments
I Statements
Example: The music is too loud,
I’m angry because I can’t hear
my phone conversation. Please
turn down the music.
I statements separate the behavior
from the person
I Statements
1) State the situation – The music
is too loud
2) State how you feel and why – I’m
angry because I can’t hear my phone
conversation
3) State what you want – Please
turn down the music
Goal setting
Making responsible decisions
Objective 1
• Identify decision making skills
that promote individual, family,
& community
Objective 2
• Summarize the advantages of
seeking advice & feedback
regarding decision making
skills.
Objective 3
• Identify the processes involved in
choosing and achieving goals
Decision Making Skills
“Steps that enable you to
make a healthful
decision.”
Steps of the Decision
making process
Decision Making Process
1) State the situation
2) List the options
3) Weigh the possible outcomes
4) Consider values
5) Make a decision and act on it
6) Evaluate the decision
Decision Making Process
1. State the situation
• What decisions need to be made?
• Consider all the facts and who
else is involved
Decision Making Process
2. List the Options
What are the possible choices
you could make?
Decision Making Process
3. Weigh the Possible Outcomes
Consider the consequence of
each option.
Decision Making Process
4. Consider Values
Values are ideas, beliefs, and
attitudes about what is important
that help guide the way you live.
Decision Making Process
5. Make a Decision and Act on It
Use all of the information you
collected and feel confident in
your decision.
Decision Making Process
6. Evaluate the Decision
What was the outcome?
What did you learn?
Would you take the same
action again?
H.E.L.P.
“The acronym H.E.L.P. can assist
you in evaluating the possible
outcomes of a decision”
Decision Making Process
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Values
“Ideas, beliefs, and attitudes
about what is important that
help guide the way you live.”
Goals
“Something you aim for that
takes planning and work.”
Short-Term Goals
“A goal that you can reach in
a short period of time.”
Ex. Get a “B” on
Spanish Test
Long-Term Goals
“A goal that you
plan to reach
over an extended
period of time.”
Action Plan
“A multi-step strategy to
identify and achieve your
goals.”
Goal Setting
Action Plan
1) Set a specific, realistic,
measurable goal and write it down
2) List the steps you will take to
reach your goal
Goal Setting
Action Plan
3) Identify sources of help and
support
4) Set a reasonable time frame for
reaching your goal
Goal Setting
Action Plan
5) Evaluate your progress by
establishing checkpoints
6) Reward yourself for achieving
your goal
Character
“QUALITIES THAT DESCRIBE
HOW A PERSON THINKS,
FEELS, AND
BEHAVES.”
Pillars of Character
rustworthiness
espect
esponsibility
airness
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itizenship
Trustworthiness
• Be Honest - Don’t cheat or steal
• Be Loyal - Stand by family, friends
• Be Reliable - Do What you say
• Build A good reputation
• Have courage - do the right thing
Respect
Treat others with RESPECT
Be tolerant of differences
Use good manners, not bad language
Deal with anger and insults peacefully
Be considerate of others feelings
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do
Be self-disciplined Use self control
Think before you act
Consider the consequences
Be accountable for your choices
Fairness
Play by the rules
Be open-minded
Don’t blame others carelessly
Don’t take advantage of others
Take turns and share
Listen to others
Caring
Be compassionate
Forgive others
Help people in need
Express gratitude
Be kind
Citizenship
Protect the environment
Respect authority
Be a good neighbor
Displaying Character
Being honest
Being reliable
Displaying Character
Displaying Character
Playing by the rules
Being accountable for actions
Being tolerant
Displaying Character
Obeying laws
Being kind
Being considerate
Developing Character
Standing up for your beliefs
Volunteer groups (help others)
Learn from others
Demonstrating Character
Home
School
Community
Make A Difference!
Role Model
‘SOMEONE WHOSE SUCCESS
AND BEHAVIOR SERVES AS
AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS.”
Health Advocacy
“Taking action to influence
others, to address a healthrelated concern or to support
a health-related belief”
How Does Good Character Enter
Into Conflict Resolution?
Respect for other people’s feelings and
viewpoints; a sense of fairness;
willingness to see both sides of an
issue; compromising on a solution
that is satisfactory to both parties;
respect and fairness are essential for
conflict resolution.
How Can Good Interpersonal
Communication Skills Contribute
to Health Advocacy?
• Communicating advice and
information about health to others
• Communicate without hurting
others’ feelings
How Can Good Interpersonal
Communication Skills Contribute
to Health Advocacy?
• Get health message across clearly
• Listen to other people’s concerns
about health issues
• Help others change unhealthy
behavior without placing blame.