Chapter 6 Skills for Healthy Relationships Lesson 1 Foundations of a Healthy Relationship

Building strong relationships is important to your overall health.

Relationships in Your Life You have many types of relationships in your life, and you play different roles in all of them.

Relationships in Your Life You have relationships with family members, friends, teachers, classmates, and people in your community. Relationship

Relationships with Family Some of the most important relationships in your life are with

Relationships with Family Healthy family relationships strengthen every side of your health triangle. Physical Social love, care,

Relationships with Friends Although you probably have many friends your own age, a friendship can form between people of any age. Friendship

Relationships with Friends Good friends can have a positive influence on your

Relationships in Your Community Being part of a strong community has a It can promote healthful behaviors and also

Relationships in Your Community You reinforce your ties to the community through good citizenship. Citizenship

Relationships in Your Community Good citizens work to strengthen their communities by being friendly to neighbors

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

Roles in Relationships

Traits of Healthy Relationships In a healthy relationship, people respect and support each other. Healthy relationships:

Traits of Healthy Relationships Qualities of Healthy Relationships caring honesty

Traits of Healthy Relationships Mutual Respect  You accept each other’s opinions, tastes, and traditions, even if they are different.  

Traits of Healthy Relationships Caring You treat other people with kindness and consideration.    You’re also willing to help out others.

Traits of Healthy Relationships Honesty  You are honest and open with others rather than concealing your

Traits of Healthy Relationships Commitment You contribute to the relationship and work to keep it strong, even if it means making some sacrifices.  

Skills for Building Healthy Relationships The Three Cs of Healthy Relationships Cooperation

Communication In relationships, people need to   It’s important to learn effective communication skills so you can express your

Cooperation In relationships, people need to cooperate with each other. Cooperation can strengthen your relationships. Cooperation

Compromise Sometimes, when people in relationships want different things, they may decide to compromise. Compromise

Character and Relationships Demonstrating the six traits of good character can

Character and Relationships Six Traits of Good Character Respect Responsibility

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Identify three kinds of relationships you have in your life.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary Define citizenship and give an example of good citizenship.

After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary What are the three Cs of healthy relationships?