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Chapter 1 Understanding Health and Wellness Lesson 2 Skills for Building Health Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >> In this lesson, you will be able to identify ten basic skills that you need for good overall health. explain why these skills are important. describe how to use these skills for total health and wellness. apply the health skill of advocacy to encourage teens to be physically active. reliable Trustworthy and dependable stress The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events stress management Identifying sources of stress and learning how to handle them in ways that promote good mental/emotional health interpersonal The sharing of thoughts and feelings with other communications people conflict A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs conflict-resolution The ability to end a disagreement or keep it skills from becoming a larger conflict refusal skills Ways to say no effectively advocacy Taking action in support of a cause Learning Health Skills Accessing Information You should find out if the health information you are getting is reliable. reliable Trustworthy and dependable Try to find other sources that agree or disagree with the source you are using. Accessing Information Sources of Information Parents, guardians, or other adults you trust This should be your first source. Other trusted adults can include teachers, counselors, and school nurses. Libraries Media sources such as TV and radio The Internet Be certain it is reliable www.kidshealth.org Self-Management Now that you are older, you make many decisions for yourself. Two self-management skills are practicing healthful behaviors and managing stress. Practicing Healthful Behaviors Healthful Behaviors Exercise Regularly Eat Healthful Foods Drink Plenty of Water Get a Good Night’s Sleep Your heart and muscles will grow stronger. Your body will work more effectively. Your body will work more effectively. You will wake up with more energy. Stress Management Stress can be positive or negative. stress The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events positive stress Stress that can help you reach your goals Negative stress or distress Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes discomfort Stress Management • Helps you take action • Helps you focus May help you study hard for a test so you do well. Positive Negative Distress • Makes you feel unsure about yourself • Can make you lose sleep • Can hurt you physically prevents you from doing what you need to do What Are Stressors? Common events like being late for class or playing a solo during a concert are examples of stressors. stressors Sources of stress Different people find different situations stressful. Stress Adrenaline is a chemical that your body releases when you experience stress. Adrenaline makes: •your heart beat faster to pump more blood •your lungs work harder to take in more oxygen •boosts the amount of sugar in your blood This gives you more energy to deal with danger. Stress Management Stress management is an important self-management skill. stress management Identifying sources of stress and learning how to handle them in ways that promote good mental/emotional health Analyzing Influences Understanding what influences you will help you make responsible choices in the future. Influences • • • • • • Likes Dislikes Feelings Interests Opinions of others Media messages Communication Skills Interpersonal communication includes: Speaking skills help you express your ideas and feelings in healthful ways Listening skills let your understand the messages other people send you interpersonal communication The sharing of thoughts and feelings with other people Communication Skills Two important communication skills are: Saying no when others want you to do something unhealthy Settling conflicts peacefully Communication Skills Words you use How you say words Communication Posture Facial expressions When you communicate effectively, you can prevent misunderstandings and support others when they need it. Refusal Skills Use refusal skills to help you avoid behavior that is unhealthy, unsafe, or goes against your values and beliefs. refusal skills Ways to say no effectively When you stand up for a decision you make, you also need to stand up for the values and beliefs behind that decision. This is especially true when you choose to avoid potentially harmful situations Refusal Skills s T O P Say no. Tell why not. To say no effectively to behavior that you don’t want to take part in, use the right body language and tone to communicate your message clearly.. •direct eye contact • a serious facial expression Offer other ideas. Promptly leave. • a firm but not angry tone of voice Conflict-Resolution Skills Because conflict is a normal part of life, you need good conflict-resolution skills. conflict A disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests, or needs conflict-resolution skills The ability to end a disagreement or keep it from becoming a larger conflict Conflict-Resolution Skills Conflict-Resolution Tips Take a time-out to let everyone calm down. Allow each person to tell his or her side of the story. Let each person ask questions of the other. Keep thinking of creative ways to resolve the conflict. Decision Making and Goal Setting The path to good health begins with making healthful choices. Learning how to set realistic goals is another step toward health and well-being. Advocacy Working to bring about change involves the skill of advocacy. advocacy Taking action in support of a cause When you care about an issue that could harm people’s health, you work to improve it. Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Vocabulary Define interpersonal communication. Interpersonal communication means sharing thoughts and feelings with others Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Identify Give two examples of self-management skills. Examples of self-management skills are practicing healthful behaviors and stress management Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Distinguish What is the difference between stress and conflict? Stress is the body's response to real or imagined dangers and other life events. Conflict is a disagreement among people with opposing views. Lesson 2 Review What I Learned Give Examples Name two activities that would allow you to be an advocate. Write letters to newspaper editors and collect signatures to send to local government leaders. Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Analyze Why is it important to develop skills for finding reliable information? Answers will vary but should include the idea that reliable information can help you make better health decisions. Lesson 2 Review Thinking Critically Describe Name two refusal skills that can help you say no to activities that could harm your health? Any two: Say no; tell why not; offer other ideas; leave if you need to. End of Chapter 1 Understanding Health and Wellness Lesson 2 Skills for Building Health Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 1 Assessment