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Chapter 6 Communication. Healthy Relationships. Effective Communication. Communication is the process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings. 4 skills: “I ” Messages: An “I” message is a statement that expresses your feelings, but does not blame or judge the other person .
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Chapter 6 Communication Healthy Relationships
Effective Communication • Communication is the process of sharing information, thoughts, or feelings. • 4 skills:“I” Messages: An “I” message is a statement that expresses your feelings, but does not blame or judge the other person. • Ex: you can say to a friend, “I am upset that we didn’t talk last night.”
Communication Skills Cont. • Active Listening: is focusing your full attention on what the other person is saying and letting that person know you understand and care. • Ex: Show your interest by looking at the person. Then, encourage the speaker to begin speaking.
When you are assertive, you are able to stand up for yourself. Assertiveness.
Body Language • Definition: includes posture, gestures, facial expressions, and body movements. • Ex: Most Americans expect you to make eye contact, or meet their gaze, when you talk with them. • But in some cultures, making eye contact in some situations is a sign of disrespect.
3 THINGS THAT PEOPLE LOOK FOR IN FRIENDS… • honest reactions • encouragement during bad times • understanding when they make mistakes
QUALITIES • LOYALITY: “BEING TRUE AT ALL TIMES..” • Ex: If we’re loyal, we won’t tear a friend down behind her back or share her personal story without her permission. It’s easy to gossip or pass judgment; it’s much harder to keep silent • HONESTY: “TRUTHFUL, NO MATTER THE COST.” • EMPATHY: is the capacity to recognize emotions that are being experienced by another sentient or fictional being. • RELIABILITY: Able to be trusted, predictable and dependable “True friendship cannot be built on false images. We must be true to ourselves”
Problems • 1. Envy • 2. Jealous • 3. Cruelty • 4. Manipulation
Support • Be Available • Listen to them • Don’t Judge • Stay in touch
Things you can learn while Dating • 1. His or Her Personality • 2. Interests and hobbies • 3. Skills and abilities • 4. Values and Beliefs
Dating Violence • Define: It is a pattern of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse that occurs in a dating relationship. One partner tries to gain control over the other… • Cycle Of Violence: (Repeats over) • a tension-building stage • a violent episode • a calm or “honeymoon” stage • Complete activity( Groups of two)
Warning Signs • Your date is jealous when you talk to others. • You date makes all the decisions. • Your date has a history of bad relationships • You feel isolated from your friends and family.. • You feel less self-confident • DVD: Abstinence…
Definitions • Emotional Intimacy: The openness, sharing, affection, and trust that can develop in a close relationship. • Two Skills: 1. Communication (I messages) 2. Same Interests • Abstinence: The act of refraining from, or not having, sex. • Skills Include: 1. Setting clear limits • 2. Communicating your limits • 3. Avoiding high-pressure situations • 4. Asserting yourself
Violence • Is the threat of or actual force against oneself or another person. Violence often results in injury or death. • Hazing: Is requiring a person to do degrading , risky, or illegal acts in order to join a group.
Stopping the Violence!! Hazing Prevention can be established with strict school policies and enforcement from school teachers and Administrators. Bullying Don’t make jokes at others expense or single out a person for exclusion. Don’t reward a bully with laughter or other positive attention. Speak up. Silence is seen as approval. Don’t believe rumors and don’t spread rumors.
6 rules for mediating a conflict • 1.Stay calm • 2. Choose the time and place carefully for the confrontation. • 3. Don’t use put downs. • 4. Allow each person to state his or her view of the problem. • 5. Identify solutions • 6. Conclude with a resolution