Consent
What does it mean to give consent?
Giving permission freely, willingly, and clearly for something to happen.
What’s one sign of a healthy relationship?
Respect, trust, honesty, support, etc.
What are boundaries?
Limits that help protect a person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
What is active listening?
Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what’s being said.
True or False: Self-care is only about relaxing activities.
False. It also includes setting boundaries, asking for help, and taking care of mental health.
True or False: Only saying “yes” counts as giving consent.
False. Consent can also mean nonverbal cues that show comfort and agreement, but a clear verbal “yes” is best.
True or False: In a healthy relationship, you can be yourself without fear.
True.
True or False: Setting boundaries is a way to push people away.
False. Boundaries help create safe and respectful interactions.
True or False: You can show someone you’re listening by nodding and making eye contact.
True.
What is one example of a self-care activity?
Journaling, exercising, talking with friends, meditating, etc.
True or False: Consent can be taken back at any time.
True.
Why is it important to listen actively in a relationship?
It shows respect, builds trust, and helps both people feel understood.
Give an example of a boundary someone might set with a friend.
Not sharing personal information, asking for time alone, limiting texting after a certain hour, etc.
What is an “I” statement, and why is it useful?
It’s a way to express your feelings without blaming, e.g., “I feel upset when...” It helps communicate needs respectfully.
Why is self-care important for mental health?
It helps manage stress, improves emotional well-being, and makes it easier to support others.
What should you do if someone isn’t sure or feels hesitant about giving consent?
Respect their feelings, stop, and give them time to decide without pressure.
Name a way to show appreciation in a friendship.
Expressing your feelings about them, spending quality time, giving compliments, etc.
Why might someone change their boundaries over time?
People grow, change, and have new needs and experiences.
Why is body language important in communication?
It shows how we feel and can support or contradict our words.
How can self-care improve healthy relationships?
It helps you manage emotions and be more present and patient with others.
Give an example of a way to ask for consent in any relationship (friendship, family, romantic).
"Are you okay with this?" or "How do you feel about this?"
Describe one way to handle a conflict in a healthy relationship.
Stay calm, listen to each other, avoid blaming, and try to find a compromise.
How do boundaries help in relationships?
They allow each person to feel safe, respected, and valued, which strengthens trust.
Give an example of how to respectfully disagree with someone.
"I see your point, but I feel differently because..." or "I respect your view, but my perspective is..."
What is one way to handle feelings of overwhelm or stress?
Take deep breaths, go for a walk, talk to someone, write in a journal, etc.