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