Topic One

I’m having issues with my friendship group and don’t know what to do!

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What will I learn?

In this section you will learn what a healthy and an unhealthy relationship looks like.

Section 1 1.1 - Stop and think

1.2 - Let’s look at what happens in a healthy relationship

1.3 - Stop and think

1.4 - Watch

1.5 - Tools

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Section 2 1.6 - What does a healthy relationship look like?

1.7 - The difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

1.8 - Healthy or unhealthy?

1.9 - Stop and think

1.10 - Peer Pressure

1.11 - Relationship Abuse

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Section 1 1.1 - Stop and think

1.2 - Let’s look at what happens in a healthy relationship

1.3 - Stop and think

1.4 - Watch

1.5 - Tools

Section 2 1.6 - What does a healthy relationship look like?

1.7 - The difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

1.8 - Healthy or unhealthy?

1.9 - Stop and think

1.10 - Peer Pressure

1.11 - Relationship Abuse

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Section 1

Topic 1.1

Stop and Think

1. What do you think a healthy relationship is like?
2. How would you describe one?
3. Think about the relationships of the people around you (e.g. between two friends, between you and your foster parent(s), between two sisters or brothers). Who do you think has a ‘healthy relationship’ and why?
4. How would you like to feel in your relationships with people?
5. How would you like to make the other person feel in a relationship?

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Topic 1.2

Let’s look at what happens in a healthy relationship.!

1. Communicate

You communicate with each other. For example, you:

• Are a good listener.
• Are honest about your feelings.
• Fight fair (no name calling, temper tantrums or threats).

Topic 1.3

Stop and Think!

Take a moment to and consider your thoughts on the following questions.

Slide 2

What are you like in your relationships with other people? For example, with your friends, your brothers and sisters or with your carers.

OR ... write it down on some paper.

Topic 1.4

Watch

12 Signs of a healthy relationship.

Building a healthy relationhip.

Setting healthy boundaries.

Topic 1.5

Tools

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1. Equality wheel

– use this to review your relationships.

Download: Equity Wheel.pdf

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2. Power-control wheels

– compare the examples of the Equality Wheel with those on the Power & Control Wheel.

Download: Power control wheel.pdf

Section 2

Topic 1.6

What does a healthy relationship look like?

Watch the video to find out what a healthy relationship looks like and the importance of being yourself.

Topic 1.7

The difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.

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Every relationship can have ups and downs or go through times of difficulty, but if you find there are more negatives than positives in your relationship with someone, then it might be time to think about whether or not the relationship is good for you.

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Being able to tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships helps you to evaluate your relationships with other people.

Topic 1.8

Healthy or unhealthy?

Try this activity.

Click on the right answer.

For example, if we asked what your would answer with the description ‘you change yourself to please them’, you might answer ‘unhealthy’, meaning that you think it’s a sign of an unhealthy relationship.

Topic 1.9

Stop and Think!

Think about your own relationships (e.g. with your friends, carers, girlfriend or boyfriend or with the professionals you interact with regularly, like teachers or coaches).

1. Are there any relationships that you think might be unhealthy?
2. Why do you think this is the case?

Topic 1.10

Peer Pressure

Peer pressure is feeling like you have to go along with something because your friends are doing it.

Many young people can experience peer pressure. You may feel pressurised by your friends, by your family, by activity on social media or by others who are close to your age.

Some people that have been in care feel that they don’t have good role models to look up to. This means that they look to others to act as role models.

Sometimes these other people aren’t exactly the best role models.

Topic 1.11

Relationship Abuse

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Relationship abuse is when you begin to feel scared or controlled by the person you're with (e.g. when dating or in a long term relationship).

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You may be confused because it feels like a loving relationship, but often only when the person gets their way.

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It can happen in any relationship and can continue once the relationship is over. It can happen to boys and girls.

What is most important to remember is, it is never your fault.

If you feel you are in an abusive relationship or are not happy with your romantic partnetr, click on topic three for more tips and advice.

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