CH2 health

Health skills

specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health

interpersonal communication

the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people

refusal skills

communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values

conflict resolution

the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving

stress management

ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress

Advocacy

taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief

decision making

steps that enable you to make a healthful decision

goal

something you aim for that takes planning and work

short term goal

a goal that you can reach in a short period of time

long term goal

a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time

action plan

a multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals

character

those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves

role model

someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others