Being happy in relationships
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why relationships need work to keep them healthy and can describe ways to do this.
Key learning points
- In relationships, we work through problems that come up.
- Power in relationships can be positive and negative.
- In relationships, we have the power to say what we want and need.
- We have the power to leave the relationship if it's not working.
- There are people and places we can go to to find support if we are concerned about a relationship.
Keywords
Power - having the ability to influence or control what happens in a situation or how other people act or feel
Conflict - a disagreement between two or more people
Emotional maturity - the ability to manage your emotions, and think rationally even if you are upset or angry
Common misconception
Good relationships just happen with the right people; it can't be a good relationship if it needs work.
All relationships need work to make them succeed - even the best ones. We maintain good relationships by working through problems and having open communication.
Teacher tip
Ask pupils to think of other things in their lives that need work in order to be successful, such as school work, their future jobs or skills they want to learn. Use this to frame how relationships also need work in order to be successful.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.If this is the definition then what is the word? 'The ability to influence situations and others.'
Q2.Which statements about boundaries are accurate?
Q3.Which of the following does not sound like a healthy dynamic?
Q4.We can work on relationships by being trustworthy, our emotions and listening to others.
Q5.What can you do if you are concerned about a relationship?
Q6.Why is it important to respect other people’s boundaries?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
having the ability to influence or control what happens
a disagreement between two or more people
the ability to manage your emotions, and think rationally
Q2.Which statements about relationships are not accurate?
Q3.Relationships need work because important elements such as reliability and take time to build.
Q4.Which statements about power in relationships are accurate?
Q5.Which statement about power in relationships are not accurate?
Q6.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?
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Being happy in relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 7 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Being happy in relationships, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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