GOAL FOR THE UNIT:
The goal of this unit is for students to demonstrate the ability to apply communication, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills to enhance personal, family, and community health
New York State Standard:
Communication: Sequential personal and social skills comprised of multiple subskills, that when performed together, enable an individual to listen, understand and express oneself in respectful, safe and health enhancing ways. This skill includes verbal and non-verbal communication, assertiveness, refusal, negotiation, conflict management and collaboration.
HEALTH CONTENT COVERED:
Active Listening
Empathy & Compassion
I-Messages
Communication Styles - Passive, Aggressive, & Assertive
Assertive Statements
Violence Prevention & Conflict Resolution