Communication and Refusal Skills

Chapters 1-3 Lesson 2

Created by T. Stivers

Schindewolf Intermediate

Revised Jan 2015

How do you respond to someone who makes you mad?

How we communicate can get us in trouble.

Conflict Resolution -

The process of ending conflicts through cooperation and problem solving.

We do not want:

Lose-Lose

Win-Lose

How do you respond to a person attempting to involve you in

something bad?

Refusal Skills -

• Say “No” in a firm voice• Explain why. • Suggest an alternate activity• Use appropriate body language• Walk away if necessary• Do not threaten – go to an adult

No thank you. I don’t smoke. My coach would not be happy!

Strategies that help you say no to unhealthful activities

How Do You Manage Stress?

What do you do when you get stressed out?

Physically? Mentally?Emotionally Socially?

Stress Management - ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress

Negative Effects of STRESS On your body...

HeadacheMuscle tension or painChest painFatigueStomach upsetSleep problems

On your behavior

Overeating or under eatingAngry outburstsDrug or alcohol abuseTobacco useSocial withdrawal

On your mood...

AnxietyRestlessnessLack of motivation or focusIrritability or angerSadness or depression

AND...

240 conditions are listed for “long term effects of stress” by the Mayo

Clinic.

Long term...to name just a few

• Skin problems- Psoriasis, Dermatitis, acne, Vitiligo, Hives...

• Heart problems – HBP, angina, valves, attacks...

• Diabetes Type 2• Lupus / Parkinson’s• Arthritis• CP / MS • Obesity• Anemia

• Premature labor/birth• Period trouble- PMS,

Menorrhagia

• Asthma• Adult ADHD• Addictions- Drugs, Alcohol

• Osteoporosis• Schizophrenia • Tinnitus• Eating Disorders