Transcript Building Healthy Relationships Chapter 11 (Grade level: 9-12) (Age 14-18)

Building Healthy Relationships
Chapter 11
(Grade level: 9-12)
(Age 14-18)
Rochelle Rich
AyawtaTaylor
Kristi Caruso
Healthy Relationships
Cooperation
Working
together for the
good of all
Compromise
Each person
gives up
something to
satisfy everyone
Give and take
Strengthens
relationships
Healthy Relationships
Traits of healthy relationship
Respect
Acceptance
Honesty
Trustworthiness
Dependability
Loyalty
empathy
Family Relationships
Communication with parents
Setting boundaries
Building trust
Opening communication lines
Acknowledging their accomplishments
Family Problems
Dealing with a broken home
Filling in gaps of a missing parent
Surviving a breakup
Custody
Family Problems Cont..
Wanting more
freedom
Finding out who
you are
Running away
Family Problems Cont
Media taking parental role
Family Problems Cont..
Domestic violence
Spousal abuse
Child abuse
Family Problems Cont
Relationships with siblings
Respecting each other’s space
Learning how to resolve conflicts
Show consideration for each other’s
feelings
Being supportive
Strengthening Family Relationships
The family as a system
Each person has a role
Functions of a family
Primary support system
Meeting emotional needs
Instilling values and religious beliefs
Passing on traditions and customs
Building Healthy Family
Relationships
Affirmation
Trust
Commitment
Time together
Communication
Respect
Solving problems
Love
Developing Responsible
Relationships
Friendships
A significant relationship between two
people based on caring, respect,
consideration and trust.
Friends share the same interest,
hobbies, or aspirations as you
Vary in importance
May be hard work, but well worth
effort
Building a Foundation
Communication and Sharing
Listening Skills
Being an active listener
–Really paying attention to what
someone is saying and feeling.
–Not making any judgments or
interrupting while other person
speaks.
–Reflective listening, clarifying,
encouraging, and empathizing
Building a Foundation
Communication and Sharing
Speaking skills
Clearly stating what you mean
Voice pitch
Using “I” messages
–Tells how you feel using the
pronoun “II
Building a Foundation
Respect and Trust
How to handle disagreements
Give the person a turn to speak
Each deserve a chance to speak, be
open
Use “I” messages
Express how you really feel
Stick to the subject
Don’ t lose track of the issue
Keep the tone friendly
Remember this is your friend that you
value
Dealing with Peer Pressure
The control and influence people your
age may have on you.
Positive peer pressure
Role model
Can show others what not to do
Negative peer pressure
Manipulation- sneaky or dishonest way
to control others
Dealing with Peer Pressure
Manipulation types
Mocking or teasing
Making threats, or using blackmail
Using guilt trips to get desired results
Resisting negative peer pressure
Passive way
Aggressive way
Assertive way
Romantic Relationships
Our first commitment: Self
Healing the inner child
Content with self
Know yourself
Attracting the right partner
Romantic Relationships
Healthy Relationships
Gaining respect
Setting boundaries
Resolving conflict
Taking responsibility
Confronting partner when they upset you
Respect individuality
Importance of compromise
Romantic Relationships
Healthy Relationships
Receiving and giving love
Growing together
Honesty and trustworthiness
Be reasonable and realistic
Sex is voluntary and not coercive
Constant communication
Romantic Relationships
Unhealthy relationships:
Codependency
Focusing completely on other person
Defining self by relationship you have
with others
Using partner for emotional needs
Fearing loneliness and abandonment
Needing and loving not same
Romantic Relationships
Emotional Abuse
Being manipulation and controlling
behavior
Feeling ashamed of yourself
Placing unreasonable standards on
other
Forcing compromise
Romantic Relationships
Emotional abuse
Using deceptive ways to control partner
People disguise true intentions
Using guilt trips
Communication Tips
Express your feelings without
attacking
Listen
Focus on solving issue not being right
Agree to disagree and move on
Be aware of body language and voice
tone
Express true feelings
Take responsibility for mistakes
Apologize
Communication Tips
Don’t invalidate the other person’s
feelings
Listen to what is being said