BELL WORK Write about the last time you had communication with your parents. Did it end well or in a fight? How did you feel? What do you think you could have done differently?

REVIEW What is Character? character The way in which a person thinks, feels, and acts Who influences your character? Parents or Guardians Stories Life Experiences Role Models

Review What are the 6 traits to good character? Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Caring Fairness Citizenship

OBJECTIVES Describe important health skills Explain how to be an advocate Develop Refusal Skills Identify who or what influences your health

SKILLS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE Developing skills for a healthy life will help you maintain a balanced health triangle.

SKILLS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE ACCESSING INFORMATION PRACTICING HEALTHFUL BEHAVIORS STRESS MANAGEMENT ANALYZING INFLUENCES

SKILLS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE COMMUNICATION SKILLS REFUSAL SKILLS CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS

SKILLS FOR A HEALTHY LIFE DECISION MAKING SKILLS GOAL SETTING ADVOCACY

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Communication can be verbal or nonverbal communication The clear exchange of ideas and information

COMMUNICATION SKILLS VERBAL COMMUNICATION Verbal communication involves speaking clearly and carefully Verbal communication also involves LISTENING!

TELEPHONE GAME Tell (name) that the football game has been moved to Friday at 7 pm so our team meeting will be after school and that he needs to come in on Wednesday and make up his test at 7 am. P.S. Go Grizzlies!

COMMUNICATION SKILLS NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION Body language includes FACIAL EXPRESSIONS and Gestures.

REFUSAL SKILLS Refusal skills are an important part of your teen years. It is important you have a PLAN! Odds are in the next 5 years you will be asked to do drugs or unhealthy behaviors. Do you have a plan?

S.T.O.P S- Say no in a firm Voice T- Tell why not O- Offer another idea P- Promptly leave

CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS Conflict resolution skills will help situation from getting out of control. conflict resolution Solving a disagreement in a way that satisfies both sides The last time you had conflict was it resolved?

MEDIA Much of the information you get comes from the media. media The various methods for communicating information

TYPES OF MEDIA NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES RADIO

TYPES OF MEDIA TELEVISION INTERNET CELL PHONES

MEDIA Remember to check to see if the source has valid information before reporting it or using it in a research project.

ANALYZING INFLUENCES It is important that you analyze what is influencing your health. Your influences can be internal and external

INTERNAL Personal likes and dislikes Desires and ambitions Curiosity Fears

EXTERNAL Your family Culture Friends and Peers Environment Media

PRACTICING HEALTHFUL BEHAVIORS Practicing healthful behaviors at an early age will develop good habits for your adult life. Keep your health triangle balanced.

PRACTICING HEALTHFUL BEHAVIORS What are examples of healthful behaviors?

STRESS MANAGEMENT Developing stress management skills will help you manage your stress. stress Your body’s response to change Some skills include relaxation and time management.

ADVOCACY Advocacy is something that anyone can do. advocacy Informing others about health practices and encouraging healthful behaviors. Being an advocate is part of being a mature adult.

QUESTIONS

S.T.O.P. ACTIVITY In groups you will perform a skit of using the S.T.O.P strategy.