Healthy Relationships What is a Relationship relationship noun

Healthy Relationships

What is a Relationship? ? �re·la·tion·ship � noun -shən-ˌship : the way in which two or more people, groups, countries, etc. , talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other �Each relationship that you have with another person is DIFFERENT! �There is compelling evidence that strong relationships contribute to a long, healthy, and happy life.

Types of Relationships

Acquaintances Description: responsibilities: �Not very close �Be polite �Frequent interaction �Get along with �Ex: classmates or �Work with coworkers

professional Description: responsibilities: �Can be close �Be polite �Usually some seperation �Be cordial (age or status) �Follow rules and procedures

friendships Description: responsibilities: �Close �Trustworthy �Personal �Reliable �Share similar interests, �Understanding values and/or beliefs �Compassionate

intimate Description: �Very close �Physical attraction �Physical and emotional intimacy responsibilities: �Same as friends, but with more committment

Relationship Skills

Communication: �The most important skill for any relationship! �Involves Active Listening �Watch body language �Practice assertiveness �Use “I” messages… � 4 parts � Example….

Cooperation: �Working TOGETHER to meet the expectations of a RELATIONSHIP; sharing equally Sense of self: �Know what you believe (values, goals, your identity), resist pressures

Acceptance & Respect: �…for others beliefs, races, and cultures �Look for and celebrate differences

Practicing assertiveness: Assertive Passive Aggressive Clear, confident, positive, expressive Meek, withdrawn, unsure, selfdoubting Threatening, forceful, negative, sarcastic

Family Structures

Nuclear Family �Family group consisting of a mother, father, and children

extended Family �Family group that consists of other members outside of the nuclear family � Ie: �Grandparents �Aunts or uncles �Cousins �Grown children

Single-Parent Family �Where a child or children live with one parent (usually due to divorce) � 80% are headed by women

Blended Family �Results from a single parent getting remarried

childless Family �A couple chooses not to or biologically can’t have children

Other families �Adopted Family: when a child is legally adopted (non-biological parents) Foster Family: temporary guardianship until permanent home is found

Family Responsibilities

Functions of a family… 1. Provide support! 2. Educate and nurture (so children can become self- sufficient and responsible adults)

Parent Responsibilities 1. Basic physical needs 2. Provide a healthy, safe environment 3. Prepare children for adulthood 4. Love and acceptance 5. Education of their children

Child Responsibilities 1. Obey rules 2. Complete chores 3. Take school seriously 4. Display responsibility 5. Communicate with parents