Social Health Healthy Relationships
Relationship: a bond or connection that you have with another person.
Building Healthy Relationships Open communication Cooperation Acceptance and Respect Working together for the good of all. Compromise A problem solving method that involves each participant’s giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.
Prejudice: an opinion based on ignorance. Tolerance: the ability to accept other’s differences and allow them to be who they are without expressing disapproval.
Types of Families
Family Roles Role: is a part you play in a relationship
Family in crisis Socioeconomic changes: -loss of job -accidents -thefts -medical expenses Disasters Death of a family member Separation & Divorce Additions to family Delinquent behavior Runaway children
Family Dysfunctions Dysfunctional family: love and support, and sharing responsibilities-are absent. Substance abuse Domestic violence Child abuse Spouse abuse Elder abuse
Resolving family crises Family self-help Professional help Help-lines and support groups