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Making Healthful Choices
Building Health SkillsBuilding Health SkillsChapter 2Chapter 2
Building Health SkillsBuilding Health SkillsChapter 2Chapter 2
PresentersPresentersPresentersPresentersMay LamMay Lam
Nicole MoretteNicole MoretteMaria PalmieriMaria PalmieriCatalina RuedaCatalina Rueda
Anita ValianiAnita Valiani
Commonly Used Definitions
Health Skills
Specific tools and strategies
that lead to better and more informed
health choices
Communication
A process through which you send messages to and receive messages
from others
Four types of Communication
1.Clearly say what you mean2.Be a good listener3.Pay attention to how you
say something4.Be aware of your facial
expressions and gestures
Video On Communication Skills
Refusal Skills
Techniques that can help you refuse
when you are urged to take part in unsafe
or unhealthful behaviors
Situations Requiring Refusal Skills
•Peer Pressure•Underage Drinking•Sexual Situations•Can you come up with any of your own?
Types of Refusal Skills
1.Say NO 2.Explain why you are
saying NO3.Suggest other ideas to
the proposed activity4.Leave if necessary
Barriers to Saying “No”
Pressure from Friends
Desire to Fit in Fear
Statistics in theUnited States2003
Video on Refusal Skills
WAYS TO SAY “NO”“I’d rather not.”“My mother will
be upset.”“No thank you.”“I have other
plans.”
“It’s not cool.”“It’s
unhealthy.”“Let’s do
something else.”
“I’m not comfortable.”
Self- Esteem
The confidence and worth
that you feel about yourself
Building Self-Esteem
1.Examine the messages you send yourself
2.Find positive ways to state your goals
3.Focus on the things you do well
Obstacles to Positive
Self-EsteemWeight issuesNegative attitudesTeasing from othersNot molding into the “norm”Past failuresOthers?
Stress
The body’s and mind’s reaction to
everyday demands
Effects of Stress on the Body
• Fatigue• Problems
Focusing• Nervousness
• Mood Swings• Increased
Anxiety • Lowered
Immune System
Stress Management Skills
1.Rechanneling your energy
2.Relaxing3.Laughing
