Transcript Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Building Health Skills 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. Lesson 1 Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you will learn to: Demonstrate communication skills in building and maintaining healthy relationships. Demonstrate refusal strategies and conflict resolution skills. Apply self-management strategies. Analyze influences on behavior. Develop evaluation criteria for health information. Lesson 1 Building Health Skills Health Skills The first step in taking responsibility for your health is to develop health skills. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Skills 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. Effective communication skills involve: Clearly saying what you mean. Paying attention to how you say something. Being a good listener. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Skills Refusal Skills Refusal 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. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Skills Conflict Resolution Skills 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. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Skills 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. Lesson 1 Self-Management Skills Practicing Healthful Behaviors Eat nutritious foods. Get regular medical and dental checkups. Express your feelings in healthful ways. Build your self-esteem. Maintain healthy relationships. Lesson 1 Self-Management Skills 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. Lesson 1 Analyzing Influences Factors Influencing Your Health Internal Influences External Influences Internal influences include your knowledge, values, likes, dislikes, and desires. These are based on your experiences and your perspective on life. Lesson 1 Accessing Information Reliable Sources of Health Information Parents, guardians, and other trusted adults Library resources Reliable Internet sites Newspapers and magazines Government agencies and health organizations Lesson 1 Advocacy What Is Advocacy? Advocacy enables you to positively influence the health of those around you. 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. Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. _____ is a responsible role in which you influence others’ health behaviors. 1. Stress management 2. Character 3. Interpersonal communication 4. Advocacy Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Advocacy is a responsible role in which you influence others’ health behaviors. Click Next to attempt another question. Lesson 1 Quick Review Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. List five refusal strategies. Click Next to view the answer. Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Five refusal strategies: 1. Say NO in a firm voice. 2. Explain why. 3. Suggest alternatives. 4. Use appropriate body language. 5. Leave if necessary. Click Next to attempt another question. Lesson 1 Quick Review Provide a short answer to the question given below. Q. What is stress management? Identify three ways to reduce the effects of stress. Click Next to view the answer. Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Stress management is a way of dealing with or overcoming the negative effects of stress. Some strategies for managing stress are: Engaging in physical activity Listening to soothing music Managing time effectively Taking a warm bath Laughing Click Next to attempt another question. Lesson 1 Quick Review Provide a suitable explanation. What are two ways you could show support for a health cause or organization? Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! Advocacy is a responsible role in which you influence others’ health behaviors. Click Next to attempt another question. Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer. Lesson 1 Analyzing Influences Factors Influencing Your Health 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. Lesson 1 Building Health Skills Health Skills The first step in taking responsibility for your health is to develop health skills. A health skill is a specific tool and strategy that helps you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health. Lesson 1 Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Communication One of the traits of a health-literate individual is having effective communication skills. 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Lesson 1 Interpersonal Skills Conflict Resolution Skills 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 is the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving. Lesson 1 Self-Management Skills 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 is a way of dealing with or overcoming the negative effects of stress. Lesson 1 Advocacy What Is Advocacy? 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