Ch 2 - Taking charge of your health

List each step of the decision making process and include an explanation of what might be involved.

-Step 1. State the situation - clearly identify situation -Step 2. List the options - what are all possible choices you could make? -Step 3. Weight the possible outcomes - weigh consequences of each option -Step 4. Consider values - a responsible decision reflect your values -Step 5. Make a decision and act on it -Step 6. Evaluate the decision - after you made the decision, reflect on what happened

What 10 health skills can help you take responsibility of your own health?

1. Communication 2. Refusal 3. Conflict resolution 4. Accessing information 5. Analyzing influences 6. Practicing healthful behaviors 7. Stress management 8. Advocacy 9. Decision making 10. Goal setting

What are 2 useful self-management skills?

1. Practice healthful behaviors 2. Manage stress

What are 2 interpersonal communication skills that can reduce your health risk?

1. Refusal skills 2. Conflict resolution skills

What are 5 refusal strategies which can be helpful to avoid harmful activities?

1. Say NO in a firm voice 2. Explain why 3. Offer alternatives 4. Stand your ground 5. Leave if necessary

List the stages of a well-thought action plan for reaching goals.

1. Set a specific realistic goal and write it down 2. List the steps you will take to reach your goal 3. I

Name the 2 types of goals and describe how they relate to each other.

1. Short-term goal 2. Long-term goal short term goals become stepping stones to long term goals

List the 3 ways you can strengthen your interpersonal communication skills

1. Use "I" messages to express your feelings 2. Communicate with respect and caring 3. Be an active listener

What are 2 questions you need to decide whether health information is valid.

1. Where did this originate? 2. How long ago was this published?

Name the 3 health skills that deal with how you give and receive information.

1. interpersonal communication 2. refusal skills 3. conflict resolution

Explain HELP strategy. Identify the word each letter means and write a question about decision making that's based on each word

H - healthful ; does this choice present any health risks E - ethical ; does this choice reflect what you value L - legal ; does this choice violate any laws P - parent approval ; would your parents or guardians approve of this choice?

Identify a way in which your values are reflected.

If you show respect for your family and friends, it shows that you value your relationships with them.

Why would you set a health goal?

In order to stay well

Give an example of how YOU could advocate good health for a member of your family.

Influence them to exercise or eat a healthier diet

Explain why it is important to understand the ways in which you are influenced.

It is important to understand these because the better you understand them and how they affect you, the better able you are to make informed choices about your health.

Explain why goal setting is important.

Setting a goal is important because goals help you achieve your hopes and dreams

Explain how decision-making is related to your health.

The decisions you make reflect your personal values and the values of your family.

Explain why learning various health skills is an important part of a healthy life.

You can use them throughout your life to say healthy.

Why is it helpful to seek advice from those with more experience, such as parents or guardians?

You share important values with them, so they can provide you with helpful feedback and advice