Browse New Mexico State Standards

 Content Standard: 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.
A. Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication; B. Describe characteristics needed to be a responsible friend and family member; C. Demonstrate positive ways to express needs, wants, and feelings; D. Demonstrate ways to communicate care, consideration, and respect of self and others; E. Demonstrate attentive listening skills to build and maintain health-enhancing relationships; F. Demonstrate refusal skills and why they are important to enhance health; G. Differentiate between negative and positive behaviors used in conflict situations; H. Demonstrate nonviolent strategies to resolve conflicts.