Signs of Healthy Communication
Listening without interrupting shows what skill?
: Active listening
Name one quality of a good friend
Trustworthy, kind, supportive ect
•What is the first step in resolving a conflict?
Identify the issue clearly
Name one communication style
Passive, Aggressive, Assertive, Passive-Aggressive, ect
•A friend shares your secrets with others. Healthy or Unhealthy?
Unhealthy
•Name one way to show respect during a disagreement.
Using 'I' statements, avoiding yelling, showing empathy
•What’s a healthy way to make new friends?
Joining clubs, shared interests, being approachable
•What does 'win–win solution' mean?
Both people feel heard and satisfied
•Which style is considered healthiest?
Honest, Clear
•A friend listens to your problems and offers support. Healthy or Unhealthy?
Healthy
•What does it mean to validate someone’s feelings?
Acknowledging emotions without judgment
•How can you show appreciation to a friend?
Thank them, spend time, small gestures
Give an example of an 'I-statement
Example: 'I feel upset when…'
•What does passive communication often sound like?
Apologetic, avoids expressing needs
•A friend pressures you to do things you are uncomfortable with. Healthy or Unhealthy?
Unhealthy
•True or False – Healthy communication means always agreeing.
False
•What’s one way to repair a conflict with a friend?
Apologize, listen, compromise
•What’s one danger of avoiding conflict altogether?
Resentment, miscommunication, relationship strain
•Which style involves respecting both your own and others’ needs?
Assertive, Honest
•A friend respects your boundaries and choices. Healthy or Unhealthy?
Healthy
What’s one sign of unhealthy communication
Sarcasm, ignoring, constant criticism, stonewalling
•Why is setting boundaries important in friendships?
It protects well-being and respect
Name a strategy for calming down before discussing conflict.
Deep breathing, taking a walk, pausing before talking
•What’s one downside of aggressive communication?
Damages trust, escalates conflict, reduces respect
•A friend disappears when you need help but reappears for favors. Healthy or Unhealthy?
Unhealthy