Basics
Color for Teen Dating Violence Awareness
Orange
What # of high school students have experienced physical violence from a dating partner in the past year?
1/10 (10%)
Emotional boundaries are premised on ___
Trust
How long does something you post on the internet last?
Forever
This year's TDVA month's theme is:
Real Love Respects
What # of people say they experienced digital harassment or abuse at school during school hours
1/5 (20%)
Name 2 questions to ask when discussing digital boundaries
Tagging in posts/ checking-in together
Posting relationship status
Following and friending
Expectations of communicating via text/social media
Using each other's devices
1 person speaks at a time
Say what you really mean
Tone of voice matches message
Body language matches message
Pause so the listener can respond
Clinginess usually stems from _____
Insecurity
Victims of digital abuse are __x as likely to be psychologically abused
2x
Name 3 characteristics of an unhealthy relationship
Not communicating
Disrespectful
Not trusting
Dishonest
Trying to take control
Only spending time together
Pressured into activities
List 3 skills for effective listening
Pay attention
Ask questions to clarify meaning
Acknowledge what the speaker said
Use body language that shows you’re listening
Name 3 characteristics of a healthy relationship
Trust
Honesty
Boundaries
Open Communication
Respect
Victims of digital harassment are __x as likely to be physically abused
2x
Name 3 characteristics of an abusive relationship
Communicating in a harmful or threatening way
Mistreating
Accusing the other of cheating when its untrue
Denying their actions are abusive
Controlling
Isolating their partners from others
List 3 healthy ways to express feelings (Self)
Identify feelings
Talk to someone about how you feel
Be physically active
Keep a journal
Let yourself cry
Take a break and cool down
Try to keep a sense of humor
Name 2 examples of clingy behavior
1. You feel an urge to text or call them all day, and you get upset if they don't answer right away
2. You feel jealous when they are hanging with someone else or did not include you in their plans
1/7
Name 3 rules of thumb when addressing a conflict with your partner
Find the right time
Talk face to face
Don’t attack each other
Be honest
Check your body language
Use the 48-hour rule
List 3 unhealthy ways of expressing feelings (Self)
Ignore the feelings
Bottle up feelings
Lash out
Distract yourself
Substance abuse
Blame others