Healthy RelationshipsHealthy Relationships

Developing CommunicationSkills

Social Health“Your ability to get along with the people around

you.”

Social Health“Your ability to get along with the people around

you.”People with good social health

Work well in groupsKnow how to make & keep

friendsOffer & get help when

neededAccept differences in othersGet along with family

membersMeet people easily

Have at least 1-2 close friends

Accept others suggestions & ideas

Make friends with people of both sexes

Continue to take part even if there is disagreement

Relationships“The connections you have with other people

and groups in your life.”

Relationships“The connections you have with other people

and groups in your life.”

Your social health tied directly to your relationships with other people

Based on how you relate to, act toward othersLife is full of relationships

FamilySchoolCommunityFriends

Building Healthy Relationships

Building Healthy Relationships

Not all relationships are the same but they should be as healthy as possible.

Three KEY skills for healthy relationshipsCommunicationCompromiseCooperation

1. Communication Exchange of thoughts, ideas, and beliefs between

two or more people.

1. Communication Exchange of thoughts, ideas, and beliefs between

two or more people.

Communications allows you:Share your thoughts & feelingsHave a good time with peopleSolve problemsLearn to work through

disagreements

Three Types of CommunicationThree Types of Communication

1. Verbal-using words to express thoughts, ideas and beliefs.

2. Active Listening-hearing thinking about and responding to the other person.

3. Body Language-A from of nonverbal communication

90% of communication

2. CompromiseResult of each person giving up something in

order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

2. CompromiseResult of each person giving up something in

order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

“Give and Take”Compromise helps:

Relationships run smoothlyLeads to a positive action

3. CooperationWorking together for the good of all.

3. CooperationWorking together for the good of all.

“Teamwork”By cooperating you:

Reach a solutionBuilds stronger relationshipsLearn to work with and listen to others

ToleranceAccepting & respecting other people’s beliefs &

customs

ToleranceAccepting & respecting other people’s beliefs &

customsTolerances helps you:

Understand everybody has right to express themselvesRecognize people are more alike than differentGet along with othersSee generational gapsRespect family membersBe considerate and polite-others & family

Refusal SkillsRefusal SkillsCommunication strategies that help you say no

effectivelyHow to say NO!

Be honestFriendly & PoliteMatch tone to the messageUse eye contactOffer Alternative

Help You **Be true to yourself **Not feel guilty **Others will respect you

What group do you belong to?

What group do you belong to?Family

Class at schoolFriendsA clubA teamReligious GroupSociety

The health of a group depends on the social health of each of its members.