being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated

the exchange of words, either verbal or written, to express thoughts, feelings and ideas

an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

ways to solve disagreements or fights peacefully by talking, listening and finding solutions that work for everyone involved

being aware of your own feelings and understanding how others feel, then using this knowledge to handle situations better

Healthy relationships

RSHE (PSHE)

Recognising abuse and violence

How to protect myself and others

This unit focuses on recognising abuse and violence, understanding healthy relationships, and strategies for protecting oneself and others from abuse.

Power in relationships:  What does a healthy relationship feel like?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

References to forced marriage, violence against women and girls.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

being considerate of others and the world around you

the exchange of words to express thoughts, feelings and ideas

ways to solve disagreements or fights peacefully

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Healthy relationships never experience any conflict or disagreements.

Conflict always means the relationship is failing and should end.

People in healthy relationships avoid discussing problems to keep peace.

Healthy relationships do experience conflict but manage it constructively.

Which statement is true about conflict in healthy long-term relationships?

You must spend every free moment with your partner or friend.

Relationships need consistent attention, care and work from both people.

Only one person needs to make an effort for the relationship to work.

Effort is only needed at the beginning of a relationship.

What does it mean that healthy relationships require "ongoing effort and commitment"?

Respecting someone's boundaries shows you value and respect them.

Boundaries create distance so respect isn't necessary.

Boundaries and respect are opposites that can't work together.

Only romantic relationships need boundaries and respect.

How do respect and boundaries work together to maintain trust and mutual support in relationships?

Using {{}} helps you understand your own emotions and respond thoughtfully during conflicts.

"So what you're saying is that you felt ignored at lunch?"

"How about we alternate who chooses the breaktime activity?"

"Let's talk about this tomorrow when we've cooled down."

"I can see we both want to feel valued in this friendship."

Match each conflict resolution strategy to an example of how it works in practice.

consistent honesty and reliability over time

never having any disagreements or conflicts

In any relationship, what is the most important factor for building trust between two people?

Healthy relationships require both people to understand and respect each other's personal ...

direct and honest while respecting others

indirect expressions of negative feelings

Match each communication style to its description.

tell them about a time when you had it worse

distract them by changing the subject completely

listen actively and ask how you can support them

give them advice on exactly how to fix their problems

When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, what is usually the most helpful response?

When two people have different opinions or needs that seem to clash, this situation is called a ...

Understanding and managing emotions improves relationship quality.

Strong emotions should always be hidden to avoid problems.

Emotions are private and should never influence how we treat others.

Emotional people are too unstable to maintain good relationships.

Which statement best describes how emotions affect our relationships with others?

Exit Quiz

Match the words to their correct definitions.