Chapter 3: Achieving Mental and Emotional Health

Chapter 3: Achieving Mental and Emotional

Health• Terms:

• Mental/emotional health• Resilient• Self-esteem• Self-actualization• Personality• Personal identity• Competence• Hierarchy of Needs

Terms, cont.• Constructive criticism• Emotions• Empathy• Hormones• Hostility• Defense Mechanism• Character• Integrity• Role Model

Video• Watch the video and answer the questions.• http://music.aol.com/video/dont-let-me-get-me/pink/1426036• Question #1: What do you think the woman in the video was feeling?

• Question #2: Do you think the woman in the video has high self-esteem? Why or why not?

• How did you see the woman grow in the video? Is she comfortable with herself in the end? How does this remind you of high school??

Signs of Good Mental/Emotional

Health• Healthy self-esteem• Sense of Belonging• Sense of Purpose• Positive Outlook• Self-sufficiency

Building Self-Esteem• It is very important to learn to give and receive compliments appropriately.

•Activity….Anonymous Compliments

Roadblocks to Mental/Emotional

Health• 1. All-or-nothing thinking

• 2. Expecting the “worst” in others or yourself

• 3. Being a perfectionist

• 4. Letting your actions or words betray your values

Understanding your personality

• Heredity• Environment• Personal Behavior

Your Personal Identity

• Your interests• Your likes and dislikes• Your talents and abilities• Your values and beliefs• Your goals

Working Toward a Healthy Identity

• Recognize your strengths and weaknesses

• Demonstrate positive values• Develop a purpose in your life• Form meaningful relationships• Contribute to the community• Avoid unhealthful risk behaviors

Understanding your Emotions

• Identify emotions:• Love• Empathy• Fear• Anger• Guilt• Happiness• Sadness

Managing Emotions• What are you feeling, and why?• How do you handle your feelings?

Conclusion….• Mental/Emotional Health• Understanding Emotions• Developing your personal identity

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