Myths or Facts
MYTH or FACT:
Domestic violence is only physical
MYTH
There are many different types of abuse. Although physical abuse is one type there is also emotional & verbal abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse, digital abuse, and stalking.
What is teen dating?
The beginning stages of spending time with someone you're attracted to in hopes of a romantic relationship later on.
Healthy relationships are built on E_____ and R_____
[fill in the blanks]
Equality and respect
What type of relationship abuse is this?
This is the type of abuse that most people will think of when they hear "abuse"
Physical abuse
What organization are we apart of?
Courage Connection
MYTH or FACT
Consent can be taken back, even if it has already been given
FACT
Consent is reversible which means if someone changes their mind about doing something, we should respect and uphold their wishes.
What is teen dating violence?
Abuse between adolescents (ages 11-18) in dating relationships. Can take many different forms.
Name two things that go into a healthy relationship
1. Honesty and trust
2. Boundaries
3. Healthy communication
4. Independence and self-love
What type of relationship abuse is this?
My partner tells me what I can and cannot wear
Emotional/verbal abuse
Who is capable of committing Domestic Violence?
Anyone has the ability to commit Domestic Violence
MYTH or FACT:
Boundaries are selfish
MYTH
Boundaries are essential to healthy relationships.
What is consent
An agreement that can be expressed through words or actions that are mutually understandable to all parties involved.
Freely Given
Reversible
Informed
Enthusiastic
Specific
Unhealthy relationships are about maintaining p____ and c____ over another
Power and control
What type of relationship abuse is this?
My partner controls who I can interact with on social media
Digital abuse
True or false:
If enforcing a boundary upsets someone, you probably asked for too much
FALSE
It is common for people to be reactive when we enforce boundaries because it usually means that they are losing something. However, boundaries are important and deserve to be respected by others.
MYTH or FACT
Disney gave us realistic ideas of what romantic relationships are and should be
MYTH
Disney relationships often display unrealistic portrayals of what an actual relationship look like. There is often deception and cruelty in these Disney relationships that often get overlooked after a "true love" kiss or when the hero "saves them".
What is self-love
Self-love is self-care. It protects us from our own negativity and has our best interests in mind
You tell your friend that you can't wait for this weekend to be able to see them. Your friend responds by telling you that they can't wait either and they ask you what you would like to do together.
Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy!
Your friend is expressing respect of your opinions and is including you on the planning of what you all should do together.
What type of relationship abuse is this?
My ex-partner sent me flowers for my birthday, even though I did not send them my new address
Stalking
How do boundaries help us?
They set limits for what is acceptable and unacceptable to us. They dictate how we allow ourselves to be treated and how we treat others. They help us to have honest and open communication.
MYTH or FACT
Teens often do not get proper education on healthy relationships and consent
FACT
Oftentimes, teens do not have the resources or information to learn about healthy and unhealthy relationships. However, with Courage Connection, we hope to combat this issue :)
What is the power and control wheel
The power and control wheel is a visual diagram that shows different tactics used by an abusive partner to keep the survivor in a relationship with them
Your partner is constantly keepings tabs on where you are, who you are with, and what you are doing.
Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy
This is a sign of an unhealthy relationship as it is important that both people in a relationship should be able to exhibit independence from one another.
What type of relationship abuse is this?
My partner is jealous constantly and gets upset whenever I hang out with others, so recently I have only been hang out with them.
Emotional and verbal abuse
Name two "reasons" why abuse happens
-Jealousy
-A way to assert power
-Traditional gender roles
-Violence during childhood
-Insecurities of anger