Activity: 1 STATEMENTS ON RELATIONSHIPS
State whether these statements are True or False.
1. It is important to work on communicating our feelings in
relationships.
2. To love someone, we must love our self first.
3. Trying to understand where other people are coming from
rather than judging them helps us build and maintain
relationships.
4. Having a good relationship does not contribute anything to us
having good health.
5. When people listen deeply and let us know that they recognize
the feeling behind our words, more likely than not, our
relationship is doing good.
6. In our relationships, it is vital that we practice forgiveness
when a loved one has hurt us.
7. Our loved ones cannot help us when we deal with stress.
8. Using positive methods to resolve conflict will more likely help us maintain
good relationships.
9. Expressing gratitude to our friends and family help us maintain good
relationships.
10. Significant differences in core values and beliefs never create a problem
in relationships.
11. We are happy in our relationships when our loved ones stay connected by
spending time with us and letting us know that they love us.
12. Excessive reliance on social media can be a cause of tension in
relationships.
13. Relationships are static; they are unchangeable.
14. Being compassionate, forgiving and grateful contribute to healthy
relationships.
15. To fully enjoy and benefit from relationships we need skills, information,
inspiration, practice, and social support.
Activity 2
Reflections on Personal
Relationships.
Write a reflection on your
relationships, why they are
important, and
how you intend to keep the good
relationships strong and healthy
Activity: 3 HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ITEMS SET
Answer the following in your journal.
1. What should you consider when making decisions around sex and
sexual limits?
a. Your values
b. Your friends
c. Your family
d. All of the above
2. What is the best style of communication to use when making
decisions about sexual limits and boundaries?
a. Assertive
b. Passive
c. Aggressive
3. Name three important qualities of a healthy relationship.
4. Which of the following is NOT an element of a healthy relationship?
a. Trust one another
b. One person makes all the decisions
c. Respect one another
d. Open and honest communication
5. Name a reason why you may not make healthy choices when it
comes to sex.
6. Name three resources you can turn to if you are worried about abuse in
your relationship.
7. Name three characteristics of an unhealthy relationship.
8. What skills do you need to make healthy decision in a relationship?
a. Intelligence, memory, ability to do public speaking
b. Assertive communication, active listening, and negotiation skills
c. Ability to persuade others, love,
d. passive communication
e. None of the above
9. Why would you choose abstinence? Give 3 reasons.
10. Which of the following are signs that you may be in an abusive
relationship?
a. Bruises, scratches and other signs of injuries
b. Avoiding friends
c. Apologizing for your partner`s behavior
d. All of the above
Activity: 4 I KNOW THE SIGNS OF A HEALTHY
RELATIONSHIP
Put a HEART before each statement that you think is a sign of a
healthy relationship;
put an X on each statement that you think is a sign of an
unhealthy relationship.
1. You can express your opinion without fear or dread.
2. You and your partner can make decisions together and fairly.
3. Each person takes responsibility for their own actions.
4. Your partner respects your feelings about sex.
5. Your partner supports you and your choices—even when
they disagree with
you.
6. You respect and encourage each other.
7. You give each other space to study or hang out with friends or family.
8. You are able to make your own decisions about spending your money
without worrying about your partner’s reaction.
9. You can discuss pregnancy and parenting decisions and your view is
respected.
10. You feel isolated from friends and family.
11. Your partner tries to control how you spend time and who you hang out
with.
12. Your partner tries to control how you spend money.
13. Your partner doesn’t support your decisions.
14. You are sometimes forced to do something that you’re not comfortable
with.
15. Your partner threatens, insults, or humiliates you.
16. Your partner hurts you physically or emotionally.
17. Your partner doesn’t keep your secrets safe.
18. Your partner undermines your decisions about pregnancy and parenting
Activity 5
Poster on Basic Rights in
Relationships
On a piece of ¼ illustration board,
sketch, draw, or design a poster
which
shows one’s basic rights in a
relationship. Here’s a sample:
“There are some people who live
in a dream world, and there are
some who face reality; and then
there are those who turn one
into the other.”
Activity 6
Response to Mom’s Letter
Put yourself in the shoes of Shane and
write a letter in response to Mom.
Explain your thoughts, feelings, and
actions as a child who is now almost an
adult.
Bring your letter during the next class
session.
