having the ability to influence or control what happens in a situation or how other people act or feel

a disagreement between two or more people

the ability to manage your emotions, and think rationally even if you are upset or angry

Being happy in relationships

RSHE (PSHE)

Types of positive relationships

Benefits of positive relationships

My role in positive relationships

This unit identifies different types of positive relationships, their emotional and social benefits, personal responsibility in fostering positive interactions, and the importance of happiness and mutual respect in relationships.

Power in relationships: How can we create positive relationships?

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

having the ability to influence or control what happens

the ability to manage your emotions, and think rationally

Match the words to the correct definition.

Relationships need work because they involve people with different needs.

If a relationship needs work, it means it isn't working.

Which statements about relationships are **not** accurate?

Relationships need work because important elements such as reliability and {{}} take time to build.

We don't have power in our relationships.

Power in relationships can be positive or negative.

We can use our power in relationships to make a relationship work.

It is other people's responsibility to make a relationship work, not ours.

Which statements about power in relationships are accurate?

We have the power to say what we want and need.

We have the power to tell others what they want and need.

We have the power to push other people's boundaries.

We have the power to leave the relationship if it's not working.

Which statement about power in relationships are **not** accurate?

Argue back and say it is her fault, not Chris's.

Speak to an adult at home or at school for support.

Just put up with the conflict; it is typical in any relationship.

Leave the relationship if it is no longer working.

Chris is no longer happy in their relationship with their girlfriend. They regularly have conflict, and their girlfriend often blames them for the issues that they face. What should Chris do?

If this is the definition then what is the word? 'The ability to influence situations and others.'

Boundaries should be expressed clearly in all our relationships.

Other people's boundaries don't matter as much as ours.

Which statements about boundaries are accurate?

a friend who makes all the decisions about the ways you spend time together

a teacher who tells us how to behave and what work to do in class

a parent who tells us what time we have to go to bed and wake up in the morning

a romantic parter who controls who we speak to and when

Which of the following does **not** sound like a healthy dynamic?

We can work on relationships by being trustworthy, {{}} our emotions and listening to others.

Speak to a trusted adult for advice and support.

Only communicate issues with the other person; it is no one else's business.

Have a shouting argument with the other person to get all your emotions out.

What can you do if you are concerned about a relationship?

It shows we care and treat others fairly.

Why is it important to respect other people’s boundaries?

Starter Quiz

If this is the definition then what is the word? 'The ability to influence situations and others.'