True or False
In a healthy friendship, you are included in activities
TRUE
Name 1 way you can be a better listener?
Pay attention, don't judge, show empathy, don't offer solutions, ask questions
List 3 characteristics of a healthy friendship
Mutual respect. Trust. Honesty. Compromise. Individuality. Good communication. Anger control. Fighting fair. Problem-solving. Being a role model.
How do you know someone wants to be your friend?
They text or call you, they want to hang out with you
In a healthy friendship, someone might lie to you
FALSE
What is listening?
When you pay attention and try to listen to sound using your mind and your heart.
What is a friend?
Someone you like, trust and want to hang out with.
How do you know someone doesn't want to be your friend?
They talk in 1 word answers, they ignore you, they don't text or call back.
In a healthy friendship, someone would talk about you behind your back
FALSE
What is hearing?
A sound comes into our ears without making effort
List 3 characteristics of an unhealthy friendship
Control.Hostility.Dishonesty.Disrespect. Dependence.Intimidation.
Physical violence. Sexual violence.
When someone wants to be your friend what does their body language look like?
In a healthy friendship, you might feel pressured to do something you don't want to
FALSE
If you get stuck when you are having a conversation what can you do?
Ask a follow up question, who, what, where, when, why and how
List 3 characteristics of an abusive relationship
Quick involvement in a relationship
Extreme jealousy
Controlling behaviour
Threats of violence
Abrupt mood changes
Verbal abuse
Breaking objects
Using force during an argument
History of past battering
Your friend is hanging out with someone else after school, what should you do?
Answers will vary
In a healthy friendship, you can talk about your problems and worries
TRUE
Is it ok to change the topic of the conversation?
Yes but you need to wait for a break
Why are friendships important?
Healthy relationships make us feel happy and good about ourselves.
There is a new student in your class what should you do or say to make them feel welcome?
Answers will vary