2. Lesson 1 Taking responsibility for your health begins with a commitment to take charge of your actions and behaviors in a way that reduces risks and promotes wellness. Building Health Skills

3. Lesson 1 Demonstrate communication skills to build and maintain healthy relationships Describe refusal strategies and conflict resolution skills Formulate self-management strategies Assess influences on behavior Identify evaluation criteria for health information In this lesson, you will learn to: Lesson Objectives

4. Lesson 1 The first step in taking responsibility for your health is to develop health skills.health skills Health Skills Building Health Skills

5. Lesson 1 COMMUNICATION SKILLS ACTIVITY

6. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Communication One of the traits of a health-literate individual is having effective communication skills. Interpersonal communication involves not only making yourself heard but also being a good listener.Interpersonal communication Effective communication skills involve: Clearly saying what you mean. Paying attention to how you say something. Being a good listener. Interpersonal Skills

7. Lesson 1 Effective Communication?

8. Lesson 1 Active Listening

9. Lesson 1 The POWER of Non-Verbal Communication Our posture and non-verbal communication: eye contact, facial expressions, appearance, movement, body language and gestures play a major role in our ability to communicate passionately. Posture and carriage are excellent indicators of one’s confidence, comfort level, experience and attitude. We simply need to be aware of the messages we’re sending and adjust our non-verbals accordingly. Hands Down: Relaxed Confident Open Hands at the sides is EXCELLENT posture. With your hands at your sides, you appear open, eager, confident and seasoned. Hands on Hips: “You gotta problem with that?” Challenging Defiant Overbearing Arms Crossed: “I’m not buying what you’re saying?” Closed off Restrained Practice by noticing where you and others place their hands, especially when under pressure.

10. Lesson 1 Refusal skillsRefusal skills can be used to handle situations in which you are asked do something that you know is harmful or wrong. Sometimes you must reinforce your decision to say no. Say NO in a firm voice. Explain why. Suggest alternatives. Use appropriate body language. Leave if necessary. Refusal Skills Interpersonal Skills

11. Lesson 1 In addition to practicing effective refusal skills, it is important to develop and apply strategies for dealing with conflicts or disagreements and avoiding violence. The key to conflict resolution is respecting others ’ rights and your own.conflict resolution Conflict Resolution Skills Interpersonal Skills

12. Lesson 1 Steps When Dealing with a Conflict Situation Take time to calm down and think through the situation. When discussing the conflict, speak calmly and listen attentively, asking questions when appropriate. Use a polite tone and try to brainstorm solutions where no one loses respect. Interpersonal Skills

13. Lesson 1 Practicing Healthful Behaviors Self-Management Skills Eat nutritious foods. Get regular medical and dental checkups. Express your feelings in healthful ways. Build your self-esteem. Maintain healthy relationships.

14. Lesson 1 Managing Stress Stress, the body ’ s and mind ’ s reactions to everyday demands, is a natural part of life. Learning stress management will become increasingly important as you assume more responsibility for your health and take on additional roles as an adult.stress management Self-Management Skills

15. Lesson 1 Analyzing Influences Factors Influencing Your Health Internal influences include your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires. These are based on your experiences and your perspective on life. Internal Influences External Influences

16. Lesson 1 Parents, guardians, and other trusted adults Library resources Reliable Internet sites Newspapers and magazines Government agencies and health organizations Reliable Sources of Health Information Accessing Information

17. Lesson 1 Advocacy enables you to positively influence the health of those around you.Advocacy You can help others become informed and publicly support health causes that concern and interest you. Encouraging family, friends, peers, and community members to practice healthful behaviors is one way to practice health advocacy. What Is Advocacy? Advocacy

18. Lesson 1 Internal Influences External Influences External influences come from outside sources. These include your family, your friends and peers, your environment, your culture, laws, and the media. Factors Influencing Your Health Analyzing Influences

19. Lesson 1 A health skill is a specific tool and strategy that helps you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health. Health Skills The first step in taking responsibility for your health is to develop health skills.health skills Building Health Skills

20. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Communication One of the traits of a health-literate individual is having effective communication skills. Interpersonal communication involves not only making yourself heard but also being a good listener.Interpersonal communication Effective communication skills involve: Clearly saying what you mean. Paying attention to how you say something. Being a good listener. Interpersonal communication is the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people. Interpersonal Skills

21. Lesson 1 Refusal skillsRefusal skills can be used to handle situations in which you are asked do something that you know is harmful or wrong. Sometimes you must reinforce your decision to say no. Say NO in a firm voice. Explain why. Suggest alternatives. Use appropriate body language. Leave if necessary. Refusal Skills A refusal skill is a communication strategy that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values. Interpersonal Skills

22. Lesson 1 In addition to practicing effective refusal skills, it is important to develop and apply strategies for dealing with conflicts or disagreements and avoiding violence. The key to conflict resolution is respecting others ’ rights and your own.conflict resolution Conflict Resolution Skills Conflict resolution is the process of solving a disagreement through cooperation and problem solving. Interpersonal Skills

23. Lesson 1 Managing Stress Stress, the body ’ s and mind ’ s reactions to everyday demands, is a natural part of life. Learning stress management will become increasingly important as you assume more responsibility for your health and take on additional roles as an adult.stress management Stress management is a way to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress. Self-Management Skills

24. Lesson 1 Advocacy enables you to positively influence the health of those around you.Advocacy You can help others become informed and publicly support health causes that concern and interest you. Encouraging family, friends, peers, and community members to practice healthful behaviors is one way to practice health advocacy. What Is Advocacy? Advocacy is taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health- related belief. Advocacy