Collaborative activities teach adolescents to talk comfortably about teen issues. Class members identify eight factors of healthy relationships among friends, family, and boyfriends/girlfriends. These factors are then used to help compare and contrast healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Concepts

domestic violence, sexual abuse, abuse, abusive relationships, relationships

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Make sure to post rules and norms
• Put into place a respectful and non-judgmental environment before starting lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Requires Post-it® notes and chart paper for activities
• Consider sending permission slips home and informing the the school counselor or nurse prior to teaching this lesson

Pros

• Activities are engaging and informative

Cons

• Education and awareness materials are not included; however, they can be obtained using the website and phone number located in the resource

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a