Foundations of a healthy Relationship

Relationships in your life We have many types of relationships in your life, and you play different roles in all of them. Relationship- A bond or connection you have with other people You have relationships with many people Family Members Friends Teachers Classmates People in you community

Relationships with family Most important relationships in your life Relationships that last a lifetime Healthy family relationships strengthen every side of your health triangle Physical –food, clothing, and shelter Mental- Love, care, and encouragement Social- teaching you values, and social skills

Relationships with Friends Friendship- A significant relationship between two people that is based on trust, caring, and consideration. Can form between people of any age You may choose friends because Similar interests Share your values They live near you Good friends benefit your overall health by being a positive influence on your self- esteem and help you resist harmful behaviors

Relationships in your community Citizenship- The way you conduct yourself as a member of the community Obey laws Be friendly to neighbors Help improve the places around where they live Being a part of your community has a positive impact on your health Promotes healthy behaviors Provides resources to help you

Roles in Relationships Role- A part you play in your relationships -You play several roles everyday with different people Son or daughter Student Friend Teammate employee

At School At Home Tutor You In community Neighbor Friend

Traits of Healthy relationships In Healthy relationships , people respect and support each other, should encourage you to make healthy choices Mutual respect Caring Honesty Commitment

Skills for building healthy relationships The 3 C’s for healthy relationships Communication- the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between 2 or more people Cooperation- working together for the good of all Work with others to reach a common goal Compromise- a problem solving method in which each participant gives up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone Give and take

Character and relationships Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship

Why people treat others with disrespect Prejudice- an unfair opinion or judgment of a particular group of people Stereotype- An exaggerated or oversimplified belief about people who belong to a certain group Bullying-Deliberately harming or threatening other people who cannot easily defend themselves Hazing- Making others perform certain tasks in order to join a group Tolerance- The ability to accept others’ differences