Communication Skills
What is effective communication?
Speaking clearly in words others can understand and listening carefully when someone else is talking.
How old do you have to be to drink alcohol?
21
What is stress?
Stress is the reaction our emotions and bodies have to pressure, change, or danger.
Who goes through peer pressure?
Everyone
What are some good reasons to smoke?
There are no good reasons
Being a good communicator takes what?
Practice
True or False: Alcohol is not an addictive drug which, over time, can cause permanent damage and death.
False
What causes stress?
Stress can be due to something that is happening right now, something that will or might happen in the future, or something that happened in the past.
What do you do if someone tries to pressure you into doing something you don't want to do?
You just say no
When a smoker inhales smoke how fast does it effect the body?
Immediately
A speaker might feel understood when the listener does what?
-nods her head to show she understands or agrees
-sits forward in a chair
-looks the speaker in the eye
-displays facial expressions appropriate to what is being said
-asks questions about what is being said
-gives sincere verbal feedback
Name some ways of irresponsible choices about alcohol.
-Underage drinking
-Drinking alcohol while using other drugs
-Binge Drinking
-Pressuring others to drink
How does stress affect people?
It can affect a person's physical and emotional health and behavior.
How does advertising not always present healthy options?
Advertising often depicts healthy, strong, happy, beautiful people participating in unhealthy habits. The goal is to sell the product, not necessarily tell the truth about all the negative ways a product may affect its users.
True or False: Smoking cigarettes soothes the heart and nervous system which makes the smoker feel relaxed.
False
A name a game that we did to help with good communication.
-Communication maze
-back to back builders
-communication posters
Name some pathways of Alcohol.
-Stomach
-Small Intestine
-Blood Stream
-Brain
-Liver
-Lungs
-Kidneys
Name some ways to manage stress.
-Do artwork or crafts
-listen to music
-read
-talk about something enjoyable
-exercise
How does media pressure you?
It can affect your life on a daily with entertainment and advertising images everywhere.
True or False: Girls often smoke because they believe it will help them lose weight.
True
Name two ways you can communicate feelings.
Nonverbally and verbally
What organ breaks down 90% of the alcohol consumed at a rate of about 1/3 ounce every hour?
Liver
What are some stress reliever resources.
-Parents
-friends
-Girls Inc. staff
-school counselors
What are the four Ds of friendly refusal?
Define, Determine, Decide, Do
Can tobacco products be advertise on television or the radio?
No they can not.