1. Foundations of a Healthy Relationship (1:40)
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2. Do Now: Pick 3 words and write down the definition of each.
Relationship – Pg. 142
Friendship – Pg. 143
Citizenship – Pg. 144
Role – Pg. 144
interpersonal communication – Pg. 145
Cooperation – Pg. 146
Compromise – Pg. 146

3. Today’s Objectives
Explain how relationships influence each side of the health triangle.
Identify 2 different traits of a healthy relationship.
List and describe 3 skills for building healthy relationships.

4. Building strong relationships is important to your overall health.

5. Relationships in Your Life
You have many types of relationships in your life, and you play different roles in all of them.
Building and maintaining healthy relationships can help you meet the need to belong and feel loved.

6. Relationships in Your Life
You have relationships with family members, friends, teachers, classmates, and people in your community.
Relationship
A bond or connection you have with other people

7. Relationships with Family
Some of the most important relationships in your life are with the family members who share your home, such as parents or guardians, brothers, and sisters.
One thing that makes family relationships special is that they last your entire life.

8. Relationships with Family
Healthy family relationships strengthen every side of your health triangle.
Physical
food, clothing, and shelter
Mental/ Emotional
Social
values and social skills
love, care, and encouragement

9. Relationships with Friends
Although you probably have many friends your own age, a friendship can form between people of any age.
Friendship
A significant relationship between two people that is based on trust, caring, and consideration

10. Relationships with Friends
Good friends can have a positive influence on your self-esteem and help you resist harmful behaviors.

11. Relationships in Your Community
Being part of a strong community has a positive impact on every aspect of your health.
It can promote healthful behaviors and also provide resources to help you when you’re in trouble.

12. Relationships in Your Community
You reinforce your ties to the community through good citizenship.
Citizenship
The way you conduct yourself as a member of the community

13. Relationships in Your Community
Good citizens work to strengthen their communities by
helping to improve the places where they live
being friendly to neighbors
obeying laws

14. Roles in Relationships
In the course of a single day, you may play many roles with different people.
Role
A part you play in your relationships

15. Roles in Relationships

16. Traits of Healthy Relationships
In a healthy relationship, people respect and support each other.
Healthy relationships nurture you, bring out the best in you, and encourage you to make healthful choices in your life.

17. Traits of Healthy Relationships
Qualities of Healthy Relationships
mutual respect
caring
honesty
commitment

18. Traits of Healthy Relationships
Mutual Respect
You treat other people with respect, and they respect you in return. 
You accept each other’s opinions, tastes, and traditions, even if they are different. 
At times you may agree to disagree instead of trying to force your opinions on each other. 

19. Traits of Healthy Relationships
Caring
You treat other people with kindness and consideration. 
During difficult times, you show empathy and support.  
You’re also willing to help out others.

20. Traits of Healthy Relationships
Honesty
You are honest and open with others rather than concealing your thoughts, feelings, or actions. 

21. Traits of Healthy Relationships
Commitment
You contribute to the relationship and work to keep it strong, even if it means making some sacrifices. 
You deal with problems in a positive way and are able to overcome them. 

22. Skills for Building Healthy Relationships
The Three Cs of Healthy Relationships
Communication
Cooperation
Compromise

23. Communication
In relationships, people need to understand each other.
It’s important to learn effective communication skills so you can express your thoughts, feelings, and expectations to others and understand theirs in return.

24. Cooperation
In relationships, people need to cooperate with each other. Cooperation can strengthen your relationships.
Cooperation
Working together for the good of all

25. Compromise
Sometimes, when people in relationships want different things, they may decide to compromise.
Compromise
A problem-solving method in which each participant gives up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone

26. Character and Relationships
Demonstrating the six traits of good character can strengthen your relationships.

27. Character and Relationships
Six Traits of Good Character
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship

28. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Identify three kinds of relationships you have in your life.
Sample answer: Family relationships, friendships, relationships in my community

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30. Exit Ticket
A bond or connection you have with other people is called a relationship / friendship.
Communication / Citizenship lets you express your thoughts, feelings, and expectations to others.
3) In cooperation / compromise, each participant gives up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

31. 4) Jeanne and her father have very different political views
4) Jeanne and her father have very different political views. However, they accept their differences and do not try to change each other’s opinions. Which quality of strong relationships does this action show? a. Mutual Respect b. Caring c. Honesty d. Commitment

32. Answers Relationship Communication Compromise A 0 Wrong = 4/4

33. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Define citizenship and give an example of good citizenship.
Citizenship is the way you conduct yourself as a member of the community. An example of good citizenship is being friendly to neighbors.

34. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
What are the three Cs of healthy relationships?
Communication, cooperation, compromise