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RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIP

RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIP. Roles and Relationships. Stereotype: a standardized idea about the qualities or behaviors of a certain category of people, an assumption about what a certain type of person is like, based on surface characteristics.

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RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIP

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  1. RELATIONSHIPS AND FRIENDSHIP

  2. Roles and Relationships • Stereotype: a standardized idea about the qualities or behaviors of a certain category of people, an assumption about what a certain type of person is like, based on surface characteristics. • Relationships: a connection made with another person • Role: a socially expected behavior pattern determined by a person’s status in society. • Role Conflict: conflict caused by a difference in expectations of behavior

  3. Good Relationship Qualities • Empathy – the ability to put yourself in another person’s situation. You try to set aside your own ideas and understand the other point of view • Shared Interests – having things in common with the other person • Mutuality – Both people contribute to the feelings and actions that support the relationship • Trust – the belief that others will not reject, betray, or hurt you • Self-Disclosure – sharing information about yourself • Rapport – a feeling of ease and harmony with another person

  4. DEFINITIONS • Acquaintance:someone you see & talk with, but don’t know well • Friend: someone you know well and want to spend time with • Clique: an exclusive friendship group

  5. WANTED: A GOOD FRIEND • You are going to create a personal ad for a friend. Make sure to include everything your ideal friend would be (personality traits, hobbies, interests, etc.) • See my example • “Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” – Albert Camus

  6. Starting a Friendship • Reach Out – offer a favor or invitation to do something together • Hold Up Your End of the Friendship – “To have a friend, be one.” Be the one to initiate activities sometimes • Share Your Feelings – be willing to open up and listen • Get Involved – find a group or activity in which you are interested • Start a Conversation – say hello, introduce yourself, comment on something happening around you (avoid negativity)

  7. Does this friendship need to end? • Is this person fun to be with? • Do we influence each other in ways I like? • Do I trust this person? • Does this person support or undermine my goals? • Does this person care about me?

  8. Platonic Relationships • Can men and women be “just friends?” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X51h2kVAMU • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYQmqxQgEBY&playnext=1&list=PLAFB8E32022534B0A

  9. Stages of Learning to Love • Hero worship – children develop loving admiration of an older person • Love of partner – attraction to possible future partner • Mature love – feelings based on caring, sharing, respect, understanding, trust, commitment and character • Self-love – babies feel good and safe in their world • Love of caregiver – babies come to love and trust their caregivers • Love of peers – interact with others your same age and develop strong relationships

  10. Love vs. Infatuation • Intellectual Love – the friendship side of love, based on trust & respect and built through communication & companionship • Physical Love – physical intimacies that express the desire to make your partner feel loved & needed • Love – mature love – personality or character based • 3 dimensions of mature love: • Romantic Love – expressing appreciation for the good qualities in your partner

  11. Love vs. Infatuation • Infatuation - the strong attraction based on physical or observable traits…looks, confidence, etc.

  12. Dealing with a Breakup • It isn’t your last chance Although this relationship didn’t work out, another one will • Re-evaluate the relationship Be objective Learn from it • Teen break-ups are normal Realize that most teen dating relationships (90-95%) don’t last • Understand that sometimes a breakup is no one’s fault Goals and needs may change

  13. The Road to Recovery • Put the experience down on paper • Prepare for memories • Accept your ex-partner’s new relationship • Rely on family and friends • Be good to yourself!

  14. Dos and Don’ts of Dating • What might be some do’s and don’t of dating relationships? • Create a list of do’s and don’ts on your paper and we will share as a class

  15. Unhealthy Relationships • Physical • Emotional • Sexual • Controlling • Humiliating • Coercing or threatening • Twisted truth • Demanding to know where you are at all times • Jealous/angry Dating violence/Abuse Red Flags

  16. Rape • Steps to Avoiding Date Rape: • Avoid risky situations • Set limits for yourself • Communicate • Recognize disrespectful behavior • Be assertive • Rape: forced sexual intercourse • Date Rape: rape that occurs in a dating situation by the person you are out with • Acquaintance Rape: rapist is someone victim knows or is familiar with

  17. DVD: No One Would Tell • Based on a true story • Watch for relationship to progress and warning signs • As you watch the video fill in the timeline on the media guide and think about the questions

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