1. Healthy Relationships

2. What is a Relationship?? re·la·tion·ship
noun \-shən-ˌship\ : the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc., talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other
Each relationship that you have with another person is DIFFERENT!
There is compelling evidence that strong relationships contribute to a long, healthy, and happy life.

3. Types of Relationships

4. Acquaintances Be polite Not very close Get along with
Description:
Not very close
Frequent interaction
Ex: classmates or coworkers
responsibilities:
Be polite
Get along with
Work with

5. professional Be polite Can be close Be cordial
Description:
Can be close
Usually some seperation (age or status)
responsibilities:
Be polite
Be cordial
Follow rules and procedures

6. friendships Trustworthy Close Reliable Personal Understanding
Description:
Close
Personal
Share similar interests, values and/or beliefs
responsibilities:
Trustworthy
Reliable
Understanding
Compassionate

7. intimate Same as friends, but with more committment Very close
Description:
Very close
Physical attraction
Physical and emotional intimacy
responsibilities:
Same as friends, but with more committment

8. Relationship Skills

9. Communication: The most important skill for any relationship!
Involves Active Listening
Watch body language
Practice assertiveness
Use “I” messages…
4 parts
Example….

10. Cooperation: Sense of self:
Working TOGETHER to meet the expectations of a RELATIONSHIP; sharing equally
Sense of self:
Know what you believe (values, goals, your identity), resist pressures

11. Acceptance & Respect: …for others beliefs, races, and cultures
Look for and celebrate differences

12. Practicing assertiveness:
Passive
Aggressive
Clear, confident, positive, expressive
Meek, withdrawn, unsure, self-doubting
Threatening, forceful, negative, sarcastic

13. Family Structures

14. Nuclear Family
Family group consisting of a mother, father, and children

15. extended Family
Family group that consists of other members outside of the nuclear family
Ie:
Grandparents
Aunts or uncles
Cousins
Grown children

16. Single-Parent Family
Where a child or children live with one parent (usually due to divorce)
80% are headed by women

17. Blended Family
Results from a single parent getting remarried

18. childless Family
A couple chooses not to or biologically can’t have children

19. Other families
Adopted Family: when a child is legally adopted (non-biological parents)
Foster Family: temporary guardianship until permanent home is found

20. Family Responsibilities

21. Functions of a family… Provide support!
Educate and nurture (so children can become self- sufficient and responsible adults)

22. Parent Responsibilities
Basic physical needs
Provide a healthy, safe environment
Prepare children for adulthood
Love and acceptance
Education of their children

23. Child Responsibilities
Obey rules
Complete chores
Take school seriously
Display responsibility
Communicate with parents