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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships. Principles of Healthy Dating. Must accept and feel good about ourselves Communication Honesty and Openness Respect. Unhealthy Relationships. Poor or inappropriate communication Lack of respect Makes one feel less and have lower self-esteem

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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

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  1. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

  2. Principles of Healthy Dating • Must accept and feel good about ourselves • Communication • Honesty and Openness • Respect

  3. Unhealthy Relationships • Poor or inappropriate communication • Lack of respect • Makes one feel less and have lower self-esteem • Possessiveness • Violence or seeking control • Fear • Shallow, lacks openness • Opposite lifestyles • Lack commitment, care, trust, interest

  4. Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships • Extreme jealousy – Do Not mistake this with love • Controlling behavior – Do Not let someone tell you what/what not to wear, whom to talk to and where to go • Unrealistic expectations – “If you love me, then you will ________” • Isolation – Do Not let them keep you from going out

  5. Warning Signs of Abusive Relationships • Blames you for their problems and feelings • Hypersensitivity – blows things out of proportion • Verbal Abuse • Rigid Sex Roles • Threats of violence • Breaking or striking an argument • Any force during an argument

  6. Skills for Avoiding Sexual Risk Taking Saying “No” to Pressures to Have Sex

  7. What is Sexual Abstinence? • Voluntarily refraining from intimate sexual behavior which could lead to unintended pregnancy or disease • Includes oral, anal, or vaginal sex

  8. “The Future is NOW.”

  9. Why is this skill needed for abstinence?Goal Setting Having goals for the future is a protective factor against risk-taking behaviors. What future goals would be disrupted by an unintended pregnancy or incurable STD?

  10. Why be abstinent? Personal Reasons: • Not ready/too young • Could disrupt future plans and dreams • Waiting till marriage • Want to protect reputation • Might have serious regrets

  11. Why be abstinent? Health Reasons: • To avoid unintended pregnancy • To avoid a sexually transmitted disease • To avoid cervical cancer (females) • To avoid stress and lower self-esteem Some consequences are life-altering (such as an STD which cannot be cured or an unintended pregnancy).

  12. Why be abstinent? Relationships Reasons: • Don’t want to hurt or be hurt • Don’t want to disappoint parents • Want to build a friendship • Want to have trust and commitment in the relationship • To practice skills needed for fidelity in marriage

  13. What strategies are helpful? Avoid “risky” situations: • Avoid alcohol and drugs • Avoid places and situations which could lead to sex • Plan to be with others or supervised by adults

  14. What strategies are helpful? Communicate effectively: • Set personal limits and express those to the other person • Be confident in the decision • Say “no” firmly • Be consistent with body language

  15. What strategies are helpful? Try to maintain the friendship UNLESS the person appears to disrespect your wishes by: • Continuing to pressure you • Trying to force you • Encouraging you to use alcohol or drugs

  16. What strategies are helpful? • Have a Plan “B”:If someone continues to pressure you beyond your personal limits, what will you do? Hmmm . . . What should I do?

  17. Who supports your decision to be abstinent? • Parent(s), guardian(s) • Peers who respect your values • Teachers, counselors, nurses • Faith leaders • Youth leaders • Extended family

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