Skills for Healthy Relationships Chapter 10 Skills for Healthy Relationships

Types of Relationships Relationships – a bond or connection you have with other people

Types of Relationships Family Relationships – involve both immediate family (Parents, siblings) & extended family (Grandparents) Friendships – a significant relationship between two people that is based on caring, trust & Consideration

Types of Relationships Community Relationships Citizenship – the way you conduct yourself as a member of the community

The 3 C’s of Healthy Relationships Communication Cooperation Compromise

The 3 C’s of Healthy Relationships Communication – your ways of sending & receiving messages…these may be through words, gestures, expressions, or behaviors Cooperation – working together for the good of all

The 3 C’s of Healthy Relationships Compromise – a problem-solving method that involves each participant’s giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone

Characteristics of Healthy Relationships Mutual Respect & Consideration Honesty Dependability Commitment

Six Characteristics in a Relationship Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

Communicating Effectively Lesson 2

Communication Styles Passive – involves the inability or unwillingness to express thoughts and feelings Aggressive – they often try to get their way through bullying & intimidation Assertive – involves expressing thoughts & feelings clearly & directly but without hurting others

Listening Skills Active Listening – paying close attention to what someone is saying and communication

Techniques for Active Listening Reflective listening – rephrasing or summarizing what the other person said Clarifying – asking the speaker what they think or how they feel about the situation Encouraging – you encourage the speaker by showing you are listening (nodding your head)

Techniques for Active Listening Empathizing – showing empathy you are able to imagine & understand how someone else feels

Nonverbal Communication Body Language – nonverbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, behaviors and posture

Eliminating Communication Barriers Image & Identity Issues Unrealistic expectations Lack of trust Prejudice Gender Stereotyping

Constructive Feedback Constructive Criticism – non-hostile comments that point out problems for the purpose of helping a person improve

Resolving Conflict Lesson 3

Understanding Conflict Conflict – any disagreement, struggle, or fight Interpersonal conflict – disagreements between groups of any size, from two people to entire nations

Common Causes of Conflict Power struggles Loyalty Jealousy/Envy Property disputes Territory & space

Responding to conflict Your primary concern should be your health and safety Walking away from a potentially dangerous situation is a mature, healthful choice

Conflict Resolution Conflict resolution – the process of solving a disagreement in a manner that satisfies everyone involved Negotiation – the use of communication and often compromise to settle a disagreement

Steps to take when negotiating Select a time & place suited to working out problems Work together toward a solution Keep an open mind Be flexible Take responsibility for your role in the conflict Give the other person an “out”

The Mediation process Mediation – a process in which specially trained people help others resolve their conflicts peacefully Confidentiality – respecting the privacy of both parties and keeping details secret Peer mediators – students trained to help other students find fair resolutions to conflicts & disagreements