© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Wellness for Life Chapter Fifteen

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Developing Successful Interpersonal Relationships Human beings need social relationships We cannot thrive as solitary creatures Forming relationships Self-Concept and Self-Esteem Friendship: Companionship Respect Acceptance Help Trust Loyalty Mutuality Reciprocity 2

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Forming Relationships, Cont. Forming relationships (continued) Love and intimacy Choosing a partner Communication Self-disclosure Listening Feedback Conflict and conflict resolution 1.Clarify the issue 2.Find out what each person wants 3.Determine how you both can get what you want. 4.Decide how to negotiate 5.Solidify the agreements 6.Review and renegotiate 3

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Forming Relationships, Cont. Marriage Best predictors of a happy marriage: Realistic expectations Feel good about your partner’s personality Good communication Effective ways of resolving conflicts Agree on religious/ethical values Egalitarian roles Successful Families 4

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Forming Relationships, Cont. Intimate relationships satisfy many human needs, including the need for approval and affirmation This can be accomplished by having and developing the following: Self-concept and self-esteem Friendships Love and intimacy Choosing the right partner 5

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Communication The key to developing and maintaining any type of intimate relationship is good communication The following are necessary for promoting these areas: Communication skill development Conflict and conflict resolution techniques See the box “Guidelines for Effective Communication” 6

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Marriage The primary functions and benefits of marriage are those of any intimate adult relationship This also provides a setting to provide for provisions toward the future However, the concept of “love” is not enough to make a successful marriage Coping properly with the challenges of marriage requires the commitment of both people through the inevitable ups and downs of a relationship 7

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Successful Families 1.Commitment 2.Appreciation 3.Communication 4. Time together 5. Spiritual wellness 6. Coping with stress and crisis Researchers have proposed six major qualities or themes that appear in strong families 8

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Life-Enhancing Measures of Aging Challenge your mind Plan for social changes Develop physical fitness Eat wisely Maintain a healthy body composition Control drinking and overdependence on medications Don’t smoke Recognize and reduce stress 9

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Using the Health Care System Intelligently In order to take responsibility for your own health care, the following actions need to be addressed: How to manage your medical problems Know when to see a physician Self-treatment options Over-the-counter medications (OTC) 10

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. How to Get the Most out of Medical Care Communicate effectively with your physician Written list of questions Understand “follow up” concept Strategies for good communication: Before the visit During the visit At the end of the visit Getting appropriate screening tests Understand how to select healthcare plans and costs involved Use complementary and alternative medicine 11

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) CAMs are therapies or practices that are not part of conventional or “mainstream” health care and medical practice Most people use CAM therapies in addition to conventional medical treatment Before selecting this option, consider the following: Safety Effectiveness Timing Cost 12

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Environmental Health Environmental health focuses on long-standing concerns between the environment and the health consequences that occur between these interactions Today, there is a growing concern for the following: Population growth Pollution: Greenhouse effect and global warning Thinning of the ozone layer 13

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Environmental Health: What Can You Do? Individual action Conserve gas and electricity Conserve water Recycle and buy recycled products Dispose of hazardous wastes safely Community action Political action 14

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Fit and Well for Life Adopt a wellness lifestyle Behavior change basics: Choose one behavior Maintain motivation and commitment Five-step program 1.Monitor 2.Analyze 3.Set goals 4.Develop a plan 5.Make a personal contract Utilize and do the following: Rewards Support from others Forgive lapses Expect to succeed 15

© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. WELLNESS FOR LIFE Chapter Fifteen