Aim: What are the constructive and destructive elements of relationships?
Class Notes:
In healthy relationships, constructive elements are always there, even when people disagree or are annoyed at each other.
Class Notes:
Constructive elements: Self esteem, responsibility for self, flexibility, trust, honesty, communication. (See "What's in a Relationship" worksheet for an explanation of these elements).
Destructive elements: Jealousy, overdependency, selfishness, control, abuse. (See "What's in a Relationship" worksheet for an explanation of these elements and ways to overcome them)
In healthy relationships, constructive elements are always there, even when people disagree or are annoyed at each other.
In unhealthy relationships, destructive elements take over, making both people unhappy.
Unhealthy relationships can be improved if people are motivated and willing to change. Some relationships may be too unhealthy to improve and can even become dangerous.
All relationships go through cycles. People who feel love and affection toward each other can also experience irritation or even dislike. Every relationship has both constructive and destructive elements.
Summary: A new look at my relationship: Students take a new look at their relationship by completing
the following statements:
The constructive elements of my relationship are…
The destructive elements of my relationship are…
I am most proud of the way my friend and I …
My friend and I can improve our relationship by..
One thing I learned from this activity is…
Unhealthy relationships can be improved if people are motivated and willing to change. Some relationships may be too unhealthy to improve and can even become dangerous.
All relationships go through cycles. People who feel love and affection toward each other can also experience irritation or even dislike. Every relationship has both constructive and destructive elements.
Summary: A new look at my relationship: Students take a new look at their relationship by completing
the following statements:The constructive elements of my relationship are…
The destructive elements of my relationship are…
I am most proud of the way my friend and I …
My friend and I can improve our relationship by..
One thing I learned from this activity is…