Chapter 2 Lesson 1

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Chapter 2 Lesson 1

• Building Health Skills

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Interpersonal Skills

• Strategies for Effective Communication
• Clearly say what you mean
• Pay attention to how you say something
• Be a good listener

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• Refusal Skills
• Say no in a firm voice
• Explain why
• Suggest alternatives
• Use appropriate behavior
• Leave if necessary

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• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Calm down and think through the situation
• Speak calmly and listen attentively, asking
  questions when appropriate
• Use polite tone and brainstorm solutions where no
  one loses respect

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Self Management Skills

• Practicing Healthful Behaviors
• Eating nutritious meals
• Regular dental and medical checkups
• Avoid use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• Expressing feelings in healthful ways
• Building self esteem
• Maintaining healthy relationships

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• Strategies for Managing Stress
• Physical activity
• Listening to soothing music
• Manage time effectively
• Take a warm bath
• Laughing

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Analyzing Influences

• Internal Influences
• Include knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and
  desires
• Based on your experience and your perspective on
  life
• Have a great deal of control

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• External Influences
• Come from outside resources family, friends,
  peers, and environment, culture, laws, and media
• Less control over

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• Accessing Information ( Reliable Resources)
• Parents, guardians, and other trusted adults
• Library resources
• Reliable internet sites(posted by government and
  educational institutions)
• Newspaper and magazines articles by health
  professionals or experts
• Government agencies, health care providers, and
  health organization

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• Advocacy
• Positive influence those around you
• Help others become informed
• Publicly support health causes that concern you
• Encourage those around you to practice healthful
  behaviors