Recognizing Healthy vs Abusive Romantic Relationships
Learn to identify qualities of healthy relationships, recognize positive and negative behaviors, understand strategies to deal with harmful behaviors, and know where to seek support. Explore signs of abusive relationships and understand the difference between unhealthy and abusive dynamics through real-life scenarios and discussions.
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WELLBEING ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS AND HARMFUL BEHAVIOURS
INTRODUCTION Recognise qualities which we should look for in healthy relationships Recognise positive and negative behaviours within relationships Understand a range of strategies to deal with harmful behaviours Understand where to go for support Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 2
BEFORE WE START Some of us in the room may have experience of unhealthy or abusive relationships. Abuse in a relationship can affect anyone. It is always wrong and never the fault of the person being abused. Remember, if you are affected by anything in today s session you can leave the room or take a moment out if you need to. Please speak to a member of staff and remember there are lots of places to go for help and support. Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 3
GROUP AGREEMENT Non- judgemental and open Respectful Safe Take part Ask questions (nothing personal) Confidential Language Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 4
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS We always deserve to be treated with respect in relationships that are free from pressure or violence. Everyone should feel safe and cared for. Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 5
SIGNS OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP How would we spot the signs of harmful behaviours, which means it s an abusive relationship? What s the difference between an unhealthy relationship and an abusive relationship? Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 6
ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS There often isn t a clear line when a relationship moves from being unhealthy to being abusive . However, if it begins to form a consistent pattern where one partner is attempting to exert power and control over the other, this is indicative of abuse. Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 7
SCENARIO Listen to the following scenario, which is a true story: What are some of the warning signs of abuse? What are some of the strategies the family use to support? Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 8
WHAT TO DO Feeling threatened or scared in a relationship is not OK. Abuse is always wrong, and never the fault of the person who is being abused. It's important to tell someone and remember you're not alone. Please speak to an adult you trust, there are also lots of organisations who can help. Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 9
SELF-REFLECTION What unhealthy or harmful behaviours do I want to avoid in my relationships? What healthy behaviours do I wish to show in my relationships? Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 10
SUMMARY Abuse in a relationship can affect anyone. It is always wrong and never the fault of the person being abused. Everyone deserves to be respected, feel safe and be cared for in their relationships. Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 11
SUMMARY You should never feel scared, threatened, bullied or controlled in a relationship. If you or someone you know faces an abusive situation, you should seek help and advice. Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 12
WHERE TO GO FOR SUPPORT In an emergency call 999 An adult you trust at home or school Brook - https://www.brook.org.uk/your-life/abuse-getting-help Childline - 0800 1111 https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/ Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 13
WHERE TO GO FOR SUPPORT Refuge - National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 0808 2000 247 (also online chat service) Respect - Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse 0808 8010 327 (also online chat service) Galop - 0800 999 5428 (national helpline for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse) Romantic relationships and harmful behaviours | 14
