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lesson plans summer health course

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health summer course chapter 1 taking charge of your health wellness what are some factors which relate to your personal wellness 1 2 3 4 genes age environment choices about life health the ability to live life fully with vitality and meaning wellness physical emotional intellectual spiritual interpersonal social and environmental i the dimensions of wellness pg 4 a physical wellness · what influences physical wellness · what are the obstacles · how do we overcome them b emotional wellness · how do we learn to know ourselves · what are the obstacles · how do we find solutions c intellectual wellness · what is it · think of older people in your life who has intellectual wellness and why · how important is curiosity why · what are the obstacles d spiritual wellness · what is it · what does being spiritual mean · how important are beliefs and values · what gives you spiritual wellness?

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e interpersonal and social wellness · how important are healthy relationships why · why do we need friendships · community involvement f environmental and planetary wellness · how important is environmental wellness to personal health · what are the challenges all of the above are interrelated and affect and influence each other ii factors that influence wellness pg 10 a connection between habits and emotions ex heart disease is associated with · smoking · stress · hostile suspicious attitudes · high fat diet · sedentary lifestyle b the more we learn about how actions affect body and mind we can make informed choices for a healthier life c heredity influenced by life choices d environment influenced by life choices e access to adequate health care health triange page 11 iii making changes a identify those areas in your life which need changing b develop behavior change plan a b c d e choose target behavior monitor behavior and gather data analyze data and gather data set specific goals devise strategy or plan of action

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f make contract c know what you do when you do it and why you do it important note you will experience obstacles make notes of how you dealt with them and make strategy changes if necessary get outside help if necessary chapter 8 stress page 196 stress situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions and the reactions themselves physical responses to stress i actions of the nervous system a autonomic nervous system not under our control digestion heartrate breathing bp 1 parasympathetic division this is in control when one is relaxed 2 sympathetic division activated when there is an emergency pain anger fear commands body to stop storing energy and instead to mobilize all energy resources to respond to the crisis b endocrine system this system of glands tissues and muscles helps control body functions by releasing hormones 1 helps prepare the body to respond to stressors 2 this accounts for how you feel in an emergency situation reflexes become better reactions quicker ii emotional and behavioral responses to stress a effective and ineffective responses what is an effective response what is an ineffective response 1 effective talking laughing exercising meditating timemanagement change 2 ineffective overeating drugs alcohol negativity how do you respond can you identify when you are effective vs ineffective?

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b personality does this influence response to stress do you know people who react differently to stress important note you can t change your personality but you can change your behaviors and patterns of thinking and develop strategies iii influences a cultural background b gender c past experiences iv }pg 205 ways to manage stress pg 206-208 a b c d e f social support exercise nutrition sleep time management cognitive techniques identifying the specific problem is half the battle g relaxation h stress comes from both positive and negative sources party/bad grade v vi body s stress response pg 200 links between stress and illness pg 202-204 1 cardiovascular disease 2 altered functioning of immune system 3 other health problems vii common sources of stress what causes stress in your daily lives what about school what about friends and family social situations environment air smells noise?

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viii creating a personal plan a identify stressors 1 listen to your body 2 keep stress journal for a week or two 3 spot patterns time of day circumstances 4 list behaviors b design a plan based on above c seek help therapist support group chapter 9 psychological health page 222 what is psychological health abraham maslow self-actualization hierarchy of needs must satisfy lowest needs before moving up the pyramid i qualities of self-actualized people a realism deal with the world as it is and not demanding that it be otherwise knowing what you can change and what you cannot b acceptance of self and others positive self-image and high self-esteem based on a realistic view of personal worth.

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c autonomy able to direct themselves see pg 40 d a capacity for intimacy capable of physical and emotional intimacy open to the risks involved e creativity they see more and are open to new experiences ii tools for achieving self-actualization a psychology 1 adult identity what is identity how do you know if you have one how does it develop what hinders it from developing 2 developing intimacy how do personal goals and intimacy change with age b healthy self-esteem 1 positive self-concept parents integration stability 2 meeting challenges to self-esteem blaming giving-up thinking negatively about self personal insight think about the kinds of messages you give yourself when you are unsuccessful at something ie a test a sport job interview audition relationship how do these strategies serve you where do you think you learned them how do they impact your self-esteem and future behavior iii tips for success a be less defensive why what is defensive behavior what is it s result how does it effect the conflict b be optimistic pessimists believe things will go wrong and they deserve it dispute your own negative thoughts c honest communication how often do you surrender to family and friends simply to avoid conflict are you always clear about what you really want d dealing with anger how do you handle your anger do you feel better after a strong emotional reaction what triggers your anger iv psychological disorders pg 224 a b c d anxiety disorders fear based mood disorders depression bi-polar disorders eating disorders schizophrenia

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e personality disorders v getting help pg 234-237 a self help b peer counseling c professional help chapter 4 foundations of healthy relationships why do you think healthy intimate relationships are important to the well-being of both individuals and society let s compile a list of factors which contribute to healthy relationships i major factors in healthy relationships pg 248 a self-concept self-esteem · how does this develop · where do we get messages about our self-worth · are you quick to trust others if not why · parental relationships feelings of security safety and selfworth · example set by parents b friendship · can you name elements or characteristics that are important to you in a friend · major factors companionship respect acceptance help trust loyalty reciprocity c love sex and intimacy 1 commitment responsibility reliability and faithfulness · what is the difference between infatuation and love · how do you know if you are in a healthy relationship 2 transformation of love the initial passion will wear off and grow into an intimate love based on closeness caring and promise of a shared future.

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ii communication pg 248-258 a communication skills 1 self disclosure must take the risk of exposing yourself nothing ventured nothing gained 2 listening trying to fully understand the other person s story empathy warmth respect 3 feedback letting the person know that their feelings are valid 4 think of people you are constantly in conflict with what do you or they do to prevent resolution b techniques for active listening pg 257 1 reflective listening 2 clarifying 3 encouraging 4 empathizing conflict resolutionpg 262 1 steps to take when negotiating pg 266 2 mediation pg 267 dating and setting limits pg 313 marriage · · · · · · what are the benefits of marriage what are the drawbacks how do you feel about the possibility how have marital roles changed how is this an obstacle in marriage how might this influence your attitude toward your own role in a marriage iii iv v.

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chapter 18 19 sexuality pregnancy and childbirth i male sex organs pg 468 ii female sex organs pg 474

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iii hormones and the reproductive cycle a endocrine glands secretion of hormones b male hormone androgens most important of which is testosterone c female hormone progesterone estrogen d pituitary gland located at the base of the brain this regulates the above hormones ii responsible sexual behavior · · · · what is responsible sexual behavior how do you make decisions regarding sex what are some of the obstacles what are some of the responsibilities or consequences that come from a sexual relationship?

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iii conception pregnancy pg 485 a b c d e prenatal care pg 492 signs symptoms fetal development pg 488 complications of pregnancy pg 496 labor and delivery pg 490 chapter 6 contraception sexually transmitted diseases i principles of contraception a barrier methods diaphragms and condoms b hormonal methods birth control pills prevent ovulation c surgical methods method reliability protection against hiv/std s pros cons intra-uterine devices iud/ius all 99 no pros longevity low side effect profile high initial cost but low when averaged out over lifespan of device cons recommended principally for women in monogamous relationships can be expelled or become disloged not recommended for women with fibroids · paragard copper t iud paragard can remain in place for up to 10 yr fertility usually resumes immediately upon removal can be accompanied by increase in volume and duration of menstrual flow · mirena ius mirena can remain in place for 5 yr

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possible delay in return of fertility once mirena is removed releases levonorgestrel lng a synthetic progestin just in uterus reduces menstrual volume in time but spotting can occur in initial 6­12 months may cause benign ovarian cysts can rarely cause hormonal side effects similar to those seen with oral birth control pills such as mood swings breast tenderness headaches and acne sterilization all >99 no pros/cons surgical risks permanence cost-effective over time these methods can in some few cases be reversed depending on method and individual · tubal ligation · vasectomy tubal ligation immediately effective vasectomy not immediately effective it may take months before full sterility is achieved hormonal methods · birth control pills oral contraceptive pills bcp s/ocp s options include 20­35-mcg combined pills regular or extended-cycle use pills pills with shortened pill-free interval option progestin-only `mini-pills 95­99 no pros high rate of efficacy relatively convenient multiple options available regulates menstrual cycle decreased risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer endometriosis pid cons undesirable risk and side effect profile in some women not affordable for all women

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drug interactions · vaginal ring nuvaring ~99 no pros/cons same as w/bcp s above other advantages privacy use allows for more normal vaginal moisture and flora reducing yeast infections for some women protection from pregnancy one month at a time other disadvantages contraindicated with certain pelvic conditions e.g prolapse endometriosis susceptibility to irritation etc · transdermal birth control patch ortho evra ~99 less reliable for women >198 lb no pros/cons similar to those of bcp s as above except exposure to synthetic estrogen is ~60 higher with resultant higher risk profile for thromboembolic events pros/cons same as w/bcp s above other advantages effective 24 hr following injection other disadvantages side effects can be significant and long-lasting including reduction in bone density depression and weight gain · contraceptive implants 99 pros longevity different systems last from 3-5 yr fertility returns relatively quickly cons can be difficult to remove potential for scarring side effects can in some cases be significant and long-lasting barrier methods · depo-provera injection 99.7 no

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· male condom 87­98 yes except for sti s contracted from genital areas not covered pros convenience and availability multiple options inexpensive allows greater male partner participation cons reduced spontaneity reduced sensation some users experience allergies · female condom 79­95 yes only abstinence provides better protection pros can be placed up to 8 hr in advance good protection against sti s does not require fitting by health care practitioner cons only 1 style currently available more costly than male condoms · female cervical cap varies 68­91 no pros can be inserted up to 6 hr in advance very few side effects several designs on market cons relatively low efficacy especially in women who have given birth some types require fitting by health care practitioner limited to 4 sizes not widely available some users experience allergies spermicidal methods · today sponge 89­91 no pros immediate and continuous protection for 24-hr period one size fits all and easy to insert cons:

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