Social Aspects of Health

Building Healthy Relationships

Honesty Components of

Communications:

Respect“I” Message

Active Listening

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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 situationsPassive

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 resultIncludes: 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

Fairness

Respect

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