Relationship definitions
What are boundaries?
Personal limits and rules we set within relationships.
Your friend gets angry if you hang out with other people.
Unhealthy--Red Flag
Is it okay to sometimes have conflict in relationships?
Yes!
If there is an immediate danger, who should you contact?
911 or the police
What does it mean to be a good friend?
Be: kind, respectful, caring, understanding, there for them, listen, be fair, etc.
What is self-esteem?
How we value and perceive ourselves.
Your friend goes to your soccer games even though she doesn't enjoy soccer.
Healthy--Green flag.
What is an unhealthy way to respond to conflict?
Yelling, screaming, physical violence, the "silent treatment", putting the other person down, etc.
What makes someone a safe person?
A trusted person who knows how to get you the help you need. Respect you, your boundaries, your feelings, etc. Are kind to you.
What does it mean to be a bad friend?
Be: mean, hurtful, controlling, possessive, unfair, etc.
What is equality in a relationship?
Both people in the relationship put in equal work, and both people's opinions, thoughts, feelings, etc. matter the same.
Your friend calls you mean names and even when you tell them to stop and that it hurts your feelings, they say you're being a baby and they're just "joking".
Unhealthy--Red flag.
How can you "cool down" after conflict?
Self-care (whatever that means for you!)
Who is a safe person at school?
Teacher, counselor, etc.
What could you do if your friend was friends with an unsafe or mean person?
Talk to your friend about the unsafe/mean person, tell an adult, support your friend, talk to the mean/unsafe person.
What does it mean if someone isolates you?
When someone keeps you away from family, friends, work, etc.
Whenever you and your friend get into a disagreement, they give you "the silent treatment".
Unhealthy--Red flag.
What is a healthy way to respond to conflict?
Listen to the other person, communicate your thoughts/feelings, respect, take a break, etc.
If you felt unsafe at home, who could you talk to?
Another family member outside the home, friends, teachers, BGC, The Bridge to Hope, a doctor, any safe adult.
How would you support your friend when they're going through a tough time?
Give them a hug, ask them how they're doing, hang out with them, play a game they like, give them a gift, etc.
Name 3 different types of relationships you can have.
Romantic, platonic(friendship), work, familial, acquaintance
Your partner goes on vacation without you. They miss you, but they have an amazing time.
Healthy--Green flag.
Who can you talk to about conflict in your relationships?
A trusted adult, a friend, The Bridge to Hope, the friend you're having conflict with
What is safety planning? Hint: fire drills
A plan to help you stay safe and reduce the risk of future harm.
A plan of what TO do in case something unsafe is happening (i.e. fire)
You're friends with someone and you no longer want to be friends with them because they aren't a good friend. What could you do?
Talk to an adult about the situation
If they are in your class, tell your teacher
Ask your friends for advice
Talk to the individual about it