Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships Relationship: bond or connection you have with other people Family Immediate and extended Friendship Significant relationship between two people that is based on caring, trust, and consideration Community Citizenship: way you conduct yourself as a member of the community GROUP DISCUSSION: 1) What is the importance of each relationship? What are some negatives with each relationship? What are benefits of spending time alone?

Roles with Peers, family, & friends List all the roles you play in the different relationships you have in a week. Are they the same or changing? What does your behavior look like?

Building Healthy Relationships 3 C’s of Building: Communication—way of sending a message Cooperation—working together for the good of all Compromise—problem-solving method that involves each participant

Characteristics Mutual Respect & Consideration Honesty Dependability Accepting of one’s tastes and opinions; tolerant of other viewpoints Honesty Open and honest about actions, thoughts, and feelings Dependability Trustworthy and reliable Commitment Willing to work together and make sacrifices Loyal to each other Committed to strengthening the relationship

Demonstrating Character 6 Main Traits of Good Character: Trustworthiness Fairness Respect Responsibility Caring Citizenship page 252

Communication Communication Styles: Passive Aggressive Assertive Inability or unwillingness to express thoughts/opinions; do not stand up for what you believe Aggressive Bullying and intimidation Assertive Expressing thoughts without hurting others Use of “I” messages

Listening Be An Active Listener: Reflective Listening Clarifying Rephrase or summarize Clarifying Asking questions Encouraging Empathizing

Listening Non-verbal Body Language: nodding head, posture, facial expressions, behaviors “Get in touch with the way the other person feels. Feeling are 55% body language, 38% tone, and 7% words.”

Activity time………. Listening Activity “Partner” Communication Activity “ Large Group”