Communication
What is one way to ensure that you are communicating effectively with someone?
You are honest, listen, and ask questions!
Your friend gets angry when you talk to/hang out with your family or other friends, what type of relationship is this an example of?
Unhealthy Relationship
Is conflict the same thing as fighting?
NO
Who do you contact if you are concerned about your safety?
Police or 911
What are some indicators of a healthy relationship?
Trust, respect, honesty, and communication
Where can you go, or who can you go to, when you would like to work on communication skills?
Talk to your therapist, participate in group therapy, or seek counseling!
Your friend encourages you to pursue your dreams and interests. What type of relationship is this an example of?
Healthy
What are some unhealthy ways to engage in conflict?
Yelling, Shouting, Blaming, Hitting
Who can you contact at Dtx if you feel unsafe in any relationship?
Staff or Therapist
Who can have an unhealthy relationship?
Anyone
What should you notice or pay attention to when you are having a conversation with someone?
Non-verbal Communication (BONUS 100: Demonstrate examples of what this is)
Your friends supports your interests and passions by attending events that you are a part of. What is this an example of?
Healthy Relationship
How can you avoid making someone defensive when you are addressing an issue?
Use your "I" Statements, express your feelings, and avoid accusing the other person. (BONUS 300: Give me an example of an appropriate "I" Statement)
Can sexual assault occur between two people that know each other?
YES
What are some signs that indicate conflict needs to stop, or that things are escalating?
Increased body temperature, tense muscles, clenched fists, change in voice tone, etc.
What are some signs that you are not communicating effectively with someone?
Not feeling comfortable or being afraid to express your wants, needs, fear, etc. Or you dread/avoid having conversations about difficult topics.
Your friend makes you feel like every problem or everything that goes wrong in your relationship is your fault. What is this an example of?
Unhealthy Relationship
What are some tools you can use to cool down during conflict?
Take a self-time out or remove yourself from the situation by limiting the discussion time and revisiting it later. (BONUS 100: Describe a time when you have done this effectively.)
Who can you contact outside of DTX if you believe you have or are in an unhealthy relationship?
Police, CCP Contacts, Trusted Adult
How can you maintain sanity in a relationship and make sure you are taking care of yourself?
Balance
What is the key to having many successful relationships and helps navigate difficult times?
COMMUNICATION
Your friend constantly keeps tabs on you and wants to know who you are with/what you are doing. What is this an example of?
Unhealthy Relationship
What are some things that can make a conflict turn into a fight?
Making threats, Giving ultimatums, Accusing the other person without listening, Not being willing to apologize or be accountable, and getting physical.
Can sexual assault occur if two people are in a relationship?
YES
How can you start off with a good foundation or what can you acknowledge to help a relationship grow?
Discuss your (realistic) expectations upfront and understand that people and relationships change so you need to be flexible!