Relationships
What are 2 qualities of a healthy relationship?
Respect, good communication, trust, honesty, equality, consent, honor, others?
"I believe you," is this a helpful thing to say to a friend asking for support?
Yes! There can be a lot of shame in harmful relationships, so knowing that your friend believes you can be a huge relief and support.
There is only one type of violence, true or false?
False
What is 1 service Margaret's Place offers?
One of these: Individual/group counseling, campaigns, YES classes, Chew n Chat, Peer Leadership Club, Teacher/parent workshops
Is this a warning sign of dating abuse?
"Checking emails, cell phones, or social networks without permission"
Yes
"It's not that big of a deal, are you sure he/she/they actually meant to do that?"
Is this a helpful thing to say to a friend asking for support?
When we minimize other people's experiences it can make them feel hurt and misunderstood. A helpful alternative would be, "that sounds like you experienced a lot, how can I help you right now?"
What type of violence is this?
"When someone controls an individual’s financial resources without the person’s consent or misuses those resources."
Financial abuse
What is this semester's group counseling group about?
Is this a warning sign of dating abuse?
"Telling someone what they can and cannot do"
Yes
"It's not your fault," Is this a helpful thing to say to someone who shares with you they have been abused?
Yes, many times folks feel abuse is their fault or because of something they did, when in fact people who harm are in full responsibility for their actions.
What type of violence is this?
"When someone says or does something to make a person feel stupid or worthless."
Emotional violence
Who can sign up for Peer Leadership club?
Any student!
What are 2 qualities of an unhealthy relationship?
breaks in communication, pressure, dishonesty, struggles for control, inconsiderate behavior, breaking trust, others?
Who are some adults at school you could reach out to if you or your friend experience violence?
Family, school staff, Margaret's Place staff, others?
What type of violence is this?
"When someone uses language, whether spoken or written, to cause harm to an individual."
Verbal abuse
Who is Joe Torre?
Famous baseball player who founded the Safe at Home Foundation and Margaret's Place.
What are 2 qualities of an abusive relationship?
Controlling the other person & telling them what to do, disrespect, ignoring, humiliation, scaring or intimidating the other person, accusations, isolation, pressure, blame shifting, others?
What are some ways you could support a friend who is causing harm or abusing someone?
Help your friend to accept their actions; believe survivors; connect with a chatline/hotline or trusted adult; set an example by maintaining healthy relationships in your life, others?
What is it called when someone has the responsibility to provide care or assistance for an individual but does not?
Neglect
Why is the program called "Margaret's Place?" (Who is Margaret?)