Communication
How can you ensure that you and your partner/friend are communicating effectively?
Be honest, listen, ask questions, and respect each other's opinions.
Your partner/friend gets angry when you talk to your family. What type of relationship is this?
An unhealthy relationship
What is the difference between conflict and fighting?
Conflicts are intentional and fights are impulsive.
A fight always begins with an impulsive reaction to how we are feeling.
Who can you contact in an emergency if you are worried about your safety or the safety of someone else?
The Police or 911
What are some indicators of healthy relationships?
Respect, trust, honesty, and communication
Where can you go, on campus, to work on communication skills, either individually or with your partner/friend?
School counselor or Andrews Community Counseling Center
Your partner/friend encourages you to pursue your ambitions and dreams. What type of relationship is this?
A healthy relationship
What is one unhealthy way to engage in conflict?
Yelling, shouting, blaming, or hitting
Who can you contact on campus if you want to talk to someone about your relationship?
School counselor & Andrews Community Counseling Center
Who can be in an unhealthy relationship?
Anyone, even if you're not dating someone
What is something you should notice or pay attention to when having a conversation with your partner/friend?
Nonverbal communication (eye contact, expression, posture, voice tone)
What are some indicators of healthy relationships?
Respect, trust, honesty, and communication
What is one way you can avoid making your partner/friend defensive when talking about a difficult issue?
Use "I" statements, talk about your own feelings, try to understand where the other person is coming from, avoid accusing the other person
What is sexual assault?
Sexual assault is an act in which a person intentionally sexually touches another person without that person's consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will.
Where is the ACCC located?
Bell Hall 156, inside the Graduate Department of Psychology and Counseling, on Andrew's University Campus
What are some signs that you and your partner/friend are not communicating effectively?
Not feeling comfortable or being afraid to express wants, needs, fears, etc.., or dreading/avoiding conversations about difficult topics
Your partner/friend has good arguments that explain why most problems in your relationship are your fault. What type of relationship is this?
An unhealthy relationship
What is something you can do to cool down during a disagreement?
Take a time-out from the disagreement or limit your discussion time
How can sexual assault happen in a romantic relationship, even if they are currently dating?
If one partner does not give consent.
What is something you can do to ensure that you are taking care of yourself and keeping your sanity in a relationship?
Keep balance in your life (ex: between a relationship, friends, family, school/classes, work, and other activities), self-care
What is the key to many successful relationships that helps to navigate conflict and happy times?
Effective communication
What are some signs of an unhealthy/jealous relationship?
Your partner/friend is constantly checking in on you what you are doing and who you are with.
What are some things that can turn a conflict into a fight?
Making threats, giving ultimatums (ex: Do this, or else!), accusing without listening, not being willing to apologize or take the blame, getting physical with your partner/friend
What are some ways you can prevent a friend from being sexually assaulted?
Create a distraction, talk to your friend directly (Who did you come here with?), refer to an authority, and enlist others.
What is counseling confidentiality?
Counseling confidentiality means that your counselor will not share your information or things that you say in session with others.