Social Aspects of Health Building Healthy Relationships

Honesty Components of Communications: Respect “I” Message Active Listening

Look at the person talking, show interest by nodding and facial expressions. Encourage person – “Do you want to talk about it…?” When there is a pause.. Show that you are interested, Ask a question, ”Then what happened” Summarize what the person says, Make sure you heard them correctly as to what upset them, or excited them. DO NOT GO ON TO YOUR OWN PROBLEM and ignore theirs.

Passive Aggressive Assertive

How to handle situations Passive Hoping the other person guesses your feelings Always listening but not talking Criticizing yourself, always apologizing Mumbling, fidgetling, Always giving in. Aggressive Using “you” messages to blame the other person Interrupting, being sarcastic Making fun of someone’s feelings, Always wanting your way. Yelling, not talking, physical force, finger pointing

What are you? Assertive Using “I” Messages Actively listening Understanding the persons feelings Expressing appreciation and respect. Seeking a compromise Speaking confidently, clearly, making eye contact, showing interest

Body Language  Working alongside someone to accomplish the same end result Includes: Posture, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements Cooperation

Compromise The willingness of each person to give up something in order to reach agreement Give and Take Shows respect and the importance of the other person

Why do we fight?  Anger  Pride  Embarrassment  Instigators- Peer Pressure  Control

Sportsmanship FairnessRespect Losing Gracefully Win with the class Stay positive Make fun Bragging Throwing a fit Putting others down Being negative

Empathy vs Sympathy Recognizing the feelings and emotions of others Responding appropriately is the perception, understanding, and reaction to the distress or need of another Usually knowing how they feel from a personal experience