1. BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS MRS. LIEB 7 TH GRADE HEALTH

2. OBJECTIVES n DEFINE AND BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. n EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VERBAL AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION. n GIVE EXAMPLES OF BOTH VERBAL AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

3. Journal Entry #1 n What are the different ways of communication? Give as many examples as you can, for how people communicate everyday.

4. Journal Entry #2 n Think of a time when a friend didn’t understand what you were trying say. Describe the situation.

5. RELATIONSHIPS n CONNECTIONS YOU HAVE WITH OTHER PEOPLE AND GROUPS IN YOUR LIFE. n 3 WAYS TO BUILD HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: –COMMUNICATION –COOPERATION –COMPROMISE

6. What is Communication? n Communication-the exchange of information through the use of words or actions. n Every communication needs 3 parts: –Sender –Receiver –Message

7. WHISPER DOWN THE LANE! n AS A CLASS WERE WE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY?

8. 2 Types of Communication n Verbal Communication: Expressing feelings, thoughts, or experiences with words, either by speaking or writing. n Nonverbal Communication: getting messages across without using words. Using body language such as postures, gestures, and facial expressions.

9. Speaking Skills n Think before you speak n Use “I” messages n Avoid being rude or insulting n Make clear, simple statements, and be specific

10. Listening Skills n Use body language to show your listening n Take advantage of pauses n Do not interrupt n Mirror what you hear

11. Writing Skills n Notes/Letters n Emails n Text Messaging

12. Journal Entry # 3 n How many family members are in your home? How well do you communicate and deal with everyday issues with your family?

13. Family n *Everyone Is Part of a Family* n Family- basic unit of society and includes two or more people joined by blood, marriage, adoption, or a desire to support one another.

14. TYPES OF FAMILY n Couple n Nuclear n Single Parent n Extended n Blended

15. Caring For Family Members n Physical Needs n Mental Needs n Emotional Needs n Social Needs

16. OBJECTIVES-LESSON #3 n Define Friendship n Define Acquaintance n Describe Traits of a good friend n Difference between Positive/Negative Peer Pressure

17. What are differences between friendship and acquaintances? n FRIENDSHIP- a relationship with someone you know, trust and regard with affection n ACQUAINTANCE – someone you see occasionally or know casually

18. Traits of a Good Friend n TRUST n CARING n RESPECT n LOYALTY

19. What is Compromise? n When both sides in a conflict agree to give up something in order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

20. Peer Pressure- the influence that your peer group has on you. n Negative Peer Pressure n H.E.L.P.= Healthful, Ethical, Legal, Parent Approved n Positive Peer Pressure

21. JOURNAL #5 Two friends are planning to go to the movies. One wants to see an action movie; the other wants to see a rated r comedy. How can you compromise? Why is compromise an important part of friendship and how can it stop you from giving in to negative peer pressure?.

22. Creating a Skit On Peer Pressure n Form Groups of 3-4 people n Choose a Scenario for your skit dealing with peer pressure n Write a script for you to act out and perform for the class n Practice your scenario n Perform you scenario for you class n Answer questions on the different types of peer pressure

23. Journal #4 n Write a brief paragraph describing someone you know who is a good friend to others.