HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

Traits to a Healthy Relationship

3 Big C’s Communication –

the way you send and receive messages (I messages, active listening). Passive Aggressive Assertive

Active Listening Reflective Clarifying Encouraging Emphathizing

Cooperation – working together for the good of all

Compromise – giving up something to reach a solution to satisfy everyone.

Traits of a Healthy Relationship

Mutual Respect – accepting differences and tolerating different viewpoints. Do no show Prejudice – unfair judgement of a

group of people. Honesty Dependability Commitment

Resolving Conflict

Power Struggles – I do what I want! Loyalty Jealously/Envy Property disputes – You borrowed my

jacket without asking! Territory and space – Get out of my room!

Strategies for Resolving Conflicts

Calm down I messages – do not interrupt Ask for clarification Brainstorm solutions Compromise Analyze

Resolving Conflict

Negotiation – use of communication and often compromise to settle a dispute.

Mediation – a process in which specially trained people help others resolve conflicts.

Family Relationships

STRENGTHING RELATIONSHIPS

Demonstrate Love and Care Affirmation – positive

feedback that helps others feel appreciated and supported.

Show support, especially during difficult times

Demonstrate Trust Express Commitment

Willingness to make sacrifices for the family

Be Responsible Think before you act, admit

your mistakes

Spend time together Respect Individuality

Mutual respect, tolerance

Work together Be sensitive to

other’s needs