Lesson 1 Foundations of Healthy Relationships The roles

Lesson 1 Foundations of Healthy Relationships The roles you play in relationships with… Friends Family Community …are part of your everyday life.

Lesson 1 Lesson Objectives In this lesson, you will learn to: • Compare and contrast the positive and negative effects of relationships with peers, family, and friends on physical, mental/emotional, and social health • Demonstrate how to communicate needs, wants, and emotions in healthy ways • Point out character traits that promote healthy relationships with peers, family, and friends

Lesson 1 Healthy Relationships What Is a Healthy Relationship? A healthy relationship is one in which both people benefit and feel comfortable. Healthy relationships are based on shared values and interests and mutual respect.

Lesson Healthy Relationships 1 Forms of Healthy Relationships Family Relationships Friendships Community Relationships Healthy family relationships enhance all sides of your health triangle. The love, care, and encouragement you receive from family members also contribute to your mental/emotional health.

Lesson 1 Healthy Relationships Roles with Peers, Family, and Friends • You probably play many roles, such as daughter or son, sibling, best friend, and employee. • The role you play in a relationship may be obvious. Example: When you baby-sit a neighbor’s child, you are an employee. • Sometimes your roles may change gradually or even suddenly. Example: Your relationship with a fellow choir member may change if you begin dating. • Role changes can be confusing and can make it difficult to know how to act.

Lesson 1 Building Healthy Relationships Three Cs of Healthy Relationships Communication Cooperation Compromise You communicate to let others know your feelings, thoughts, and expectations. Communication also lets you discover the feelings, needs, wants, and knowledge of others.

Lesson 1 Building Healthy Relationships Characteristics of Healthy Relationships All good relationships—whether with family members, friends, or other members of your community—have certain recognizable characteristics. Mutual Respect Consideration Honesty Dependability Commitment

Lesson 1 Character and Healthy Relationships Traits of Good Character You can build a foundation for healthy relationships by demonstrating the six main traits of good character. 1. Trustworthiness 2. Fairness 3. Respect 4. Caring 5. Responsibility 6. Citizenship

Lesson 1 Character and Healthy Relationships Trustworthiness • You show trustworthiness when you are honest, reliable, and loyal. • Trustworthy people don’t cheat, steal, or deceive; they have the courage to do what’s right. • Example: Hector finds a wallet containing $300. He uses the name on the driver’s license and the phone book to call the owner so that he can return the wallet.

Lesson 1 Character and Healthy Relationships Fairness • You show fairness when you play by the rules, take turns, and share. • A fair person listens to others and is open-minded. • Example: Maria shows fairness by telling the referee that the volleyball was on the line and the opposing team won the point.

Lesson 1 Character and Healthy Relationships Respect • You show respect by using good manners, being considerate of others, and being tolerant of differences. • Example: Sid knows that his dad brought a lot of work home from the office. Sid turns down the volume of his music so he won’t disturb his father.

Lesson 1 Character and Healthy Relationships Caring • You show that you are caring when you are kind and compassionate. • Caring means putting in time and energy to help others. • Example: Juanita is entering a store. She holds the door open for a man whose arms are filled with packages.

Lesson 1 Character and Healthy Relationships Responsibility • You show that you are responsible when you do what is expected of you and are accountable for your choices. • Being responsible also means that you use self-control, think before you act, and always try your best. • Example: Sarah’s drama rehearsal runs late. She calls her parents to let them know she is going to be late.

Lesson 1 Character and Healthy Relationships Citizenship • You show good citizenship by cooperating and doing your share to improve your school and community. • You obey laws and rules and respect authority. • Example: Brad sees that someone has left an empty juice bottle on a table in the school cafeteria. He picks up the bottle and puts it in a recycling bin.

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. _____ is a problem-solving method that involves each participant’s giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone. 1. Compromise 2. Communication 3. Cooperation 4. Relationship

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. 1. Compromise is a problem-solving method that involves each participant’s giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. A relationship is a bond or connection you have with other people. Family relationships have a positive effect on your emotional health when they provide love, care, and encouragement. True False

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. True. A relationship is a bond or connection you have with other people. Family relationships have a positive effect on your emotional health when they provide love, care, and encouragement. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. Which entry below does not signify the traits of a healthy relationship? 1. Communication 2. Possessiveness 3. Cooperation 4. Compromise

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. 2. possessiveness The traits of a healthy relationship are not signified by possessiveness. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review Choose the appropriate option. Q. Family members can help relationships by demonstrating: 1. Respect and honesty 2. Consideration 3. Commitment 4. All of the above

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. 4. All of the above Family members can help relationships by demonstrating respect and honesty, consideration, and commitment. Click Next to attempt another question.

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Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! Compromise is a problem-solving method that involves each participant’s giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone. Click Next to attempt another question.

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Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! A relationship is a bond or connection you have with other people. Family relationships have a positive effect on your emotional health when they provide love, care, and encouragement. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! The traits of a healthy relationship are not signified by the following: possessiveness. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer A. Correct! Family members can help relationships by demonstrating respect and honesty, consideration, and commitment. Click Next to attempt another question.

Lesson 1 Quick Review - Answer You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try again, or click Next to view the correct answer.

Lesson 1 Healthy Relationships What Is a Healthy Relationship? A healthy relationship is one in which both people benefit and feel comfortable. Healthy relationships are based on shared values and interests and mutual respect. A relationship is a bond or connection you have with other people.

Lesson 1 Healthy Relationships Forms of Healthy Relationships Family Relationships Your friends can be of any age, and you can choose them for different reasons. Friendships Good friends share similar values. Community Relationships Maintaining a good friendship can sometimes be hard work, but it is well worth the effort.

Lesson Healthy Relationships 1 Forms of Healthy Relationships Family Relationships Friendships Community Relationships Members of a community work together to promote the safety and well-being of the entire community. You can demonstrate good citizenship by obeying laws and rules, by being a friendly and helpful neighbor, and by contributing to efforts to improve your school and community.

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Lesson 1 Healthy Relationships Roles with Peers, Family, and Friends • You probably play many roles, such as daughter or son, sibling, best friend, and employee. A role is a may part you • The role you play in a relationship be obvious. play in a child, you are an Example: When you baby-sit a neighbor’s relationship. employee. • Sometimes your roles may change gradually or even suddenly. Example: Your relationship with a fellow choir member may change if you begin dating. • Role changes can be confusing and can make it difficult to know how to act.

Lesson 1 Building Healthy Relationships Three Cs of Healthy Relationships Communication Cooperation Compromise Working together through cooperation helps build strong relationships. Activities such as helping someone to move a heavy object are almost impossible without cooperation.

Lesson 1 Building Healthy Relationships Three Cs of Healthy Relationships Communication Cooperation Compromise The “give and take” of effective compromise strengthens relationships. By your willingness to give up something in order to reach a solution, you show the other person that you value the relationship.

Lesson 1 Building Healthy Relationships Three Cs of Healthy Relationships Communication Cooperation Compromise You communicate to let others know your feelings, thoughts, and expectations. Communication also lets you discover the feelings, needs, wants, and Communication knowledge of others. refers to the ways in which you send messages to and receive messages from others.

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