True or False
True or False: Healthy relationships involve open and honest communication.
True.
What organization can help you or a friend if you are experiencing an abusive relationship?
CORA(Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
What are some healthy relationship traits?
Respect: Respect is a foundational element of healthy relationships. In happy relationships, both partners respect each other's boundaries, opinions, and individuality.
Clear Communication: Emphasize the importance of clear and ongoing communication in relationships. Encourage teens to talk openly about their boundaries and expectations with their partners.
Empathy: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. In happy teen relationships, both partners are empathetic and considerate of each other's emotions.
True or False: It's normal for one partner to control and monitor the other's activities in a relationship.
False.
What resource was given in this workshop to help determine if a relationship is healthy or not?
The Healthy Relationship Spectrum.
What are some "Unhealthy" relationship traits?
Isolation: In some cases, one partner may try to isolate the other from friends and family, making it difficult for them to maintain other relationships and support networks..
Lack of Respect: In unhealthy relationships, there may be disrespect, name-calling, or belittling of one partner by the other. Boundaries are frequently crossed.
Jealousy and Control: Unhappy relationships can be marked by jealousy and controlling behavior, where one partner tries to limit the other's activities, friendships, or independence.
True or False: Jealousy and possessiveness are signs of a healthy relationship.
False.
How can you access CORA services?
Call the hotline or walk in to the main office Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
Why are boundaries important in a healthy relationship?
Boundaries are important in a healthy relationship because they help establish a sense of individuality and self-respect. They also ensure that each person's needs, emotions, and physical limits are respected, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling relationship dynamic.