Support System
True or false:
Access of resources can impact our ability to establish a support network
True
What does an unhealthy relationship look like to you?
personal perspective
This type of communication includes having a difficult time saying no.
Passive
Name a step we can take to establish healthy boundaries.
set limits, be aware of feelings, allow ourselves to set boundaries, practice self-care, consider our environment, seek support, be assertive, start small etc..
What does self-advocacy mean?
To be able to stand up for ourselves, seek support when needed, state your feelings etc.
What is a way to build family support?
spending quality time with each other, provide emotional support, open and honest communication etc.
True or false:
Healthy relationships shouldn't have disagreements
False
Acting overly confident
Aggressive
True or False?
People with difficulty setting boundaries may violate other's boundaries
True
Reframe this statement to show self-advocacy, I really need you to stop what you're doing and help me
Personal perspective
This type of support system can include friends, peers
social support system
What is one characteristic of a healthy relationship?
Your own perspective
What is one way to communicate assertively?
use a normal or calm voice, be clear and to the point, confidence + eye contact + body language, facts not opinions etc.
True or false:
unhealthy boundaries can result in being able to say no
False
True or false:
Self-Advocacy is a skill that you are born with and cannot develop
False
List a form of emotional support
caring, listening, validating, encouraging etc.
What are some signs of toxic behavior in a relationship?
jealousy, difficulty telling the truth, crossing/not respecting boundaries, often uses passive aggressiveness etc..
Often says "just kidding" after making a rude comment
passive-aggressive
We may let people in too much or too easy
What can happen if we do not learn to advocate for ourselves?
difficulty establishing boundaries, feeling overwhelmed, lack of support, neglecting our feelings or personal needs etc..
This type of map helps you visualize supportive relationships, resources and places in the community that offers you support.
Ecomap
True or False:
The way we were brought up or raised can influence our views on healthy relationships
True
Two main ways to communicate
Verbal and nonverbal.
Not letting people in enough is often a sign that some of our boundaries may be too distant. What is a sign that some of our boundaries may be too distant?
difficulty saying yes to others, isolating, distrusting others too easily, feelings of loneliness even with supportive relationships etc..
How can I advocate for myself if I am uncomfortable with a situation?
name one example