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Chapter One: Lesson One
Sexuality and Making Responsible Decisions
Sexuality: everything about you as a male or female.
Includes….
The way you act
Your personality
How you feel about yourself because you are a male or a female.
Learning about sexuality is an ongoing process that changes as you live, grow
and develop.
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Physical Health
• Getting at least eight hours of sleep each night
• Eating nutritious meals
• Being physically active on a regular basis
• Drinking up to 8-8 oz. glasses of water per day
• Avoiding harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs
Care for your Reproductive System
• Practice good hygiene
• Getting regular physical exams
• Making responsible decisions to protect against unplanned pregnancy
and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Mental and Emotional Health
• Mental and emotional health relates to how well you adjust and
adapt to your surroundings.
• Self Concept: the mental image you have about your self
Qualities of Having a Strong Mental/Emotional Health
Can relate well to others
Cope with life’s daily demands
Can express themselves in a considerate and appropriate way
Developed emotional maturity and critical-thinking skills and are able
to use reason
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Social Health
Adolescence is a time of change, not only for your body, mind and
emotions, but also for your relationships.
• Start to shape your own values and beliefs
• You can benefit from seeking advice and feedback from parents and
other trusted adults to help you make healthy decisions
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Making Responsible Decisions
1) State the situation
2) List the options
3) Weigh the possible outcomes
H (Healthful)
E (Ethical)
L (Legal)
P (Parental Approval)
4) Consider Values
5) Make a decision and act on it
6) Evaluate the decision
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Goal Setting and Healthy Decisions
• Goal: something your aim for that takes planning and work.
Steps To Help You Reach Your Goals
Select a goal and write it down
List the steps you will take to 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 after achieving your goal
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