Health
Chapter 2
Building Health Skills
Health Skills – or
life skills, are
specific tools and
strategies that help
you maintain,
protect, and improve
all aspects of your
health.
Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal
Communication – the
exchange of thoughts,
feelings, and beliefs
between 2 or more
people.
Effective
Communication:
Clearly say what you
mean.
Pay attention to how
you say something.
Be a good listener.
Refusal Skills
Refusal Skills –
communication
strategies that can
help you say no
when you are urged
to take part in
behaviors that are
unsafe or unhealthy,
or that go against
your values.
Refusal Skills
Say No in a firm
voice.
Explain Why
Suggest alternatives
Use appropriate
body language
Leave if necessary
Conflict Resolution
Skills
Conflict Resolution – the process of ending
a conflict through cooperation and problem
solving.
Take time to calm down and think through the
situation.
When discussing the conflict, speak calmly
and listen attentively.
Use polite tone and try to brainstorm
solutions where no one loses respect.
Practicing Healthful
Behaviors
Choices you make
today will effect your
health in the future.
Eating nutritious food,
getting regular medical
car, and avoiding
tobacco, alcohol, and
other drugs will
enhance your overall
health.
This will also build your
self-esteem and help
you have healthy
relationships.
Managing Stress
Stress management –
ways to deal with or
overcome the negative
effects of stress.
Reducing Stress
Physical Activity
Soothing music
Manage time effectively
Laughing
Managing Stress
Managing Stress
Analyzing Influences
Internal Influences
Values
Likes
Dislikes
Desires
Based on
experiences and
perspective on life.
External Influences
Family
Friends/peers
Environment
Culture
Laws
Media
As you become aware
of these influences you
will able to make better
decisions.
Accessing Information
Learn how to find and recognize trustworthy
information.
Parents, guardians, other trusted adults.
Library resources like encyclopedias and nonfiction
books.
Reliable internet sites, such as those posted by the
government and educational institutions.
Newspapers and magazines by health care
professionals or experts.
Government agencies, health care providers, and
health organizations.
Advocacy
Advocacy – taking
action to influence
others to address a
health-related concern
or to support a healthrelated belief.
Encouraging family and
friends to practice
healthful behaviors is
one way to practice
health advocacy.
The Decision Making
Process
Decision Making
Skills – steps that
enable you to make
a healthful decision.
Seek advice from
those with more
experience, such as
parents and
guardians.
Setting Health Goals
Goal – is something
you aim for that takes
planning and work.
Short-term goal – goal
that can be reached in a
short period of time.
Long-term goal – goal
that you plan to reach
over an extended
period of time.
Often short-term goals
are steps to achieving
long-term goals.
Achieving Your Goals
Action Plan – multistep strategy to identify
and achieve your goal.
Set realistic goal, and write it down.
List the steps you will take to reach your goal.
Identify sources of help and support.
Set reasonable time frame for reaching your
goal.
Evaluate your progress by establishing
checkpoints.
Reward yourself for achieving your goal.
Building Character
Character – those
distinctive qualities that
describe how a person
thinks, feels, and
behaves.
Good character is
demonstrating
responsibility, honesty,
integrity, and respect.
Practicing good
character will guide you
toward healthy,
responsible choices.
Traits of Good Character
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Developing Your
Character
Stand up for your beliefs
Learn from people who demonstrate
good character traits. Ask family
members for tips on strengthening
values.
Join volunteer groups in your school or
community. Form friendships with
people who exhibit core ethical values.
Positive Role Models
Role Model – someone
whose success or
behavior serves as an
example for others.
They can inspire and
encourage basic values
like hard work, staying
focused, planning
ahead, being honest,
and engaging in safe
behaviors.
Demonstrating
Character
Make a difference at
home
Make a difference at
school
Make a difference in
your community