Wellness for LifeChapter 15

Developing Successful Interpersonal Relationships

Forming relationships› Self-concept and self-esteem are key› Friendship

Companionship Respect Acceptance Help Trust Loyalty Mutuality Reciprocity

Developing Successful Interpersonal Relationships

Forming relationships› Choosing a partner

Most people choose partners like themselves Acceptance and communication are key to

dealing with differences Traditional dating versus socializing in

groups

Communication Communication skills

› Self-disclosure› Listening› Feedback

Conflict resolution1. Clarify the issue2. Find out what each person wants3. Identify alternatives 4. Decide how to negotiate5. Solidify agreements6. Review and renegotiate

Successful Relationships, Successful Families

1. Commitment2. Appreciation3. Communication4. Time together5. Spiritual wellness6. Coping with stress and crisis

Using the Health Care System Intelligently

Managing medical problems› Knowing when to see a physician

Severe Unusual Persistent Recurrent

› Self-treatment: many options Nondrug options like massage, neck

exercises Lifestyle options like sleep, exercise Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs

Getting the Most out of Medical Care: Paying for Health Care

National Center for Health Statistics: Many Americans do not have health insurance

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Therapies or practices that do not form part of conventional or “mainstream” health care and medical practice

Most people use CAM therapies in addition to conventional medical treatment

Considerations:› Safety› Effectiveness› Timing› Cost

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Environmental Health Encompasses all the interactions

between humans and the environment and the health consequences of those interactions

Longstanding concerns = clean air and water, food inspection, waste disposal

Newer concerns = protecting the environment from the by-products of human activity

Environmental Health: Population Growth

Environmental Health: Pollution The greenhouse effect, or global

warming› Caused by burning of fossil fuels

Thinning of the ozone layer› Caused by release of chlorofluorocarbons

(CFCs) Acid precipitation

› Caused by pollutants produced by coal-burning electrical plants

Greenhouse Effect

Effects of Climate Change

Fit and Well for Life Adopt a wellness lifestyle Behavior change basics

› Choose one behavior› Maintain motivation and commitment› Five-step program

Monitor Analyze Set goals Develop a plan Make a personal contract

› Rewards› Involve others› Expect success› Forgive lapses

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