HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP.pptxpowerpooint presentation

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1. SHADE OF THE HEART A COLLAGE OF LOVE AND VALUES

2. A. What three words describe your relationship with your family? Parents? Siblings? Friends? Boyfriend/girlfriend? B. Which relationships are important to you? Why? C . Why do some relationships fail? D. How does one prepare for a relationship?

3. KEEPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Good relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. The relationships that you make in your youth years will be a special part of your life and will teach you some of the most important lessons about who you are.

4. In a healthy relationship, both partners:  Are treated with kindness and respect  Are honest with each other  Like to spend time together  Take an interest in things that are important to each other  Respect one another’s emotional, physical and sexual limits  Can speak honestly about their feelings

5. Love should never hurt Dating relationships can be wonderful! But while it’s important that dating partners care for each other, it’s just as important that you take care of yourself! About 10% of high school students say they have suffered violence from someone they date.

6. Sexual abuse is also a type of violence, and involves any kind of unwanted sexual advance. It can include everything from unwelcome sexual comments to kissing to intercourse.

7. Emotional abuse is anything that harms your self-esteem or causes shame. This includes saying things that hurt your feelings, make you feel that you aren’t worthwhile, or trying to control who you see or where you go.

8. ABUSE AND ASSAULT Love should never hurt. But sometimes it does:  1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime  1.5 million women are sexually assaulted or otherwise physically abused by their partners each year.  Over 800,000 males are sexually or physically abused by partners.  Abuse can occur in any type of relationship--gay and straight, casual and long-term, young and old.  About 10% of high school students say that have suffered violence from someone they date.

9. Break the Silence: Stop the Violence It may shock you to know that one out of every eleven teens reports being hit or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the past twelve months. But why is that, and how can we change it? In "Break The Silence

10. HOW TO COMMUNICATE Talking openly makes relationships more fun and satisfying; especially when you both talk about each other’s needs for physical, emotional, mental and sexual health. You can’t expect a partner to know what you want and need unless you tell them. The simple fact is that none of us are a mind reader--so it's important to be open about your needs and expectations.

11. So what's to talk about?  Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): This is actually an issue that all teenagers and adults must be aware of. Anybody who engages in sexual activity is prone to have this one.  Possibility of Pregnancy: Females who engage in sex have a high percentage of putting themselves in this kind of situation.

12.  Right time for sex: You can consider your current status as a student if it is really high time to be involved in this kind of activity. Will this make or break your future?  Boundaries: Making the decision to set your limits in a relationship shows your maturity to assert your priorities and respecting yourself.

13. MAKING THE DECISION: DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO HAVE SEX The decision of whether or not to have sex is up to you, and you alone. Therefore don’t be afraid to say "no" if that’s how you feel.

14.  Am I really ready to have sex?  How am I going to feel after I have sex?  Am I doing this for the right reasons?  How do I plan to protect myself/my partner from sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy?  How am I going to feel about my partner afterwards?

15. TALKING TO YOUR PARENTS You probably think that talking to your parents about sex is impossible. You're not alone; 83 percent of kids your age are afraid to ask their parents about sex. Yet 51 percent of teens actually do. So... kids are not only talking to their parents about sex, they're also benefiting from conversations they were afraid to have in the first place! Lucky them, right? The truth is that most parents want to help their kids make smart decisions about sex. They know it's vital for teens to have accurate information and sound advice to aid the decision-making process.

16. Knowing how you feel about yourself is the first big step in handling peer pressure. It's OK to want to enjoy your teen years and all the fun times that can be had. It's OK to respect yourself enough to say, "No, I'm not ready to have sex."

17. How to avoid peer or date pressure  Hang out with friends who also believe that it's OK to not be ready for sex yet.  Go out with a group of friends rather than only your date.  Introduce your friends to your parents.  Invite your friends to your home.  Stick up for your friends if they are being pressured to have sex.  Think of what you would say in advance in case someone tries to pressure you.

18.  Always carry money for a telephone call or cab in case you feel uncomfortable.  Be ready to call your mom, dad or a friend to pick you up if you need to leave a date.  Never feel obligated to "pay someone back" with sex in return for a date or gift.  Say "no" and mean "no" if that's how you feel.

19. BASIC RIGHTS IN A RELATIONSHIP • The right to emotional support • The right to be heard by the other and to respond • The right to have your own point of view, even if this differs from your partner's • The right to have your feelings and experiences acknowledged as real • The right to live free from accusation and blame

20. • The right to live free from criticism and judgment • The right to live free from emotional and physical threat • The right to live free from angry outbursts and rage • The right to be respectfully asked, rather than ordered

21. PATIENCE Patience is essential to a healthy relationship. There are times when others will respond to us in a way that is disappointing. When this occurs, it important to communicate our disappointment, but also to give the other person space. Be willing to give the person some time to reflect, indicating that you are ready to talk when they are ready. If the person is never ready to discuss the situation, you may need professional help to resolve the issue, or ask yourself whether or not you want to continue the relationship.

22. Honesty Honesty is another essential quality in healthy relationships. To build honesty in a relationship, you should communicate your feelings openly, and expect the other person to do the same. Over time, this builds trust.

23. Kindness Kindness is extremely important to maintaining healthy relationships. You need to be considerate of others' feelings and other people need to be considerate of yours. Be kind when you communicate. Kindness will nurture your relationships. Note that being kind does not necessarily mean being nice.

24. RESPECT Respect is a cornerstone of all healthy relationships. If you don't have respect for another person, it will have a negative impact on all of your interactions. Think of a time when you encountered someone who didn't respect you. How did it feel? What are some ways that you show respect to others?