Skills for Healthy Relationships
Why is self-respect important for developing healthy relationships?
When you respect yourself, you're more likely to seek out relationships with people who treat you with respect, and less likely to take risks.
What is passive communication?
Being passive means being unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner; putting other people's needs ahead of your own.
What is an 'I' Message?
Using the word 'I' helps you to take responsibility for your emotions without attacking/blaming the other person in a conflict. They allow you to communicate your emotions clearly in a healthy way.
The use of communication and compromise to settle a disagreement is called ________________ .
Negotiation
What is mediation?
Mediation is bringing in a neutral 3rd party to help others resolve conflicts peacefully.
An exaggerated or oversimplified belief about other people who belong to a certain group is called _______________ .
Stereotype
Provide 1 example of positive body language. Then. provide 1 example of negative body language.
Positive: eye contact, facing the person, smiling, nodding etc.
Negative: eye rolling, turning your back/ partially facing someone, texting mid conversation, etc.
What is tolerance?
Tolerance in the ability to accept others' differences. People who are tolerant value diversity and can appreciate differences in other people's cultures, interests, and beliefs.
Explain how a conflict can bring about positive results.
Working to resolve a conflict can help people improve communication and problem solving skills.
What is assertive communication?
Being assertive means you are expressing your views and beliefs clearly and respectfully, even if others have a different viewpoint.
List 3 ways you can show respect to friends and family.
Listen to others.
Consider their points of view.
Be considerate of others' feelings.
Be honest and dependable.
Be realistic in your expectations and in your expectations of others.
What is the definition of active listening? Then, give 2 examples of active listening skills.
Paying close attention to what someone is saying and communicating is called active listening. Some ways to practice active listening is to show positive body language, make eye contact, don't interrupt the speaker, give full attention to the speaker, nodding, asking questions, restating what you hear, and showing empathy.
What is empathy?
Having empathy means people can see another person's point of view or put themselves in someone else's place. People in healthy relationships seek to understand each other's feelings and experiences.
List 3 ways you can prepare for a negotiation successfully.
1. Choose a time and place carefully.
2. Check your own facts.
3. Plan what you will say ahead of time.
Honesty and trust.
Clear communication.
Acceptance and respect.
Empathy.
Showing care and concern.
Sharing experiences.
Getting and giving support.
Ability to work out differences.
Personal responsibility.