HPE - Relationships

Lesson 1 - Intro to Relationships

A relationship is a connection between different people.

Types of relationships include; Parents, Friends, Siblings, Pets and Communities.

Some types of skills needed in a relationship include; Communication (Verbal + Non-Verbal), Being Assertive, Being Yourself, Self-Esteem and Confidence.

Lesson 2 - Communication in a Relationship

Communication is the passing or sharing of information with one another.

To be a good communicator you must; Speak slowly and clearly, Look at people when talking to them, Maintain appropriate distance and Use appropriate language.

To be a good listener you must; Show interest, Become involved, Make time to allow communication to develop, Encourage people to start conversations and Show respect.

To be assertive you must; Stay calm, Acknowledge your and others rights, Give and take compliments, Be honest, Value yourself and others, Be open to other ways of thinking and Make compromises if necessary.

Lesson 3 - Sexual Relationships and Consent

The risks of entering a sexual relationship are; STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and Unplanned pregnancies.

3 people you can always discuss entering a sexual relationship are; Family, Friends and Doctor/Counsellor.

Developing sexual feelings and sexuality happens at different times for different people.

Remaining true to your values is important in a relationship.

Consent is permission for something to happen.

Consent in a sexual context is now referred to as enthusiastic consent, meaning that only an enthusiastic yes means yes.

Consent must be; Voluntary, Mutual, Continuous (Yes onetime does not mean yes forever) and Definite.

To give consent a person must be; The right age, Must be sober and have the proper mental and physical ability.

If you are under 12, a person cannot touch or have sex with you or perform a sexual act in front of you even if you agree.

If you are 12 - 15, a person cannot have sex or touch you unless they honestly thought you were 16 or there was a 2 year age gap.

If you are 16 -17, a person who is caring/supervising you cannot touch you, have sex with you or perform a sexual act in front of you even if you agree, unless they honestly thought you were 18 or older.

Lesson 4 - Online Relationships

Cyberbullying - bullying on an online platform.

Lesson 5 - Abusive Relationships

The main types of abuse in relationships are Physical, Psychological and Sexual.

Physical abuse is Hurting or scaring an individual.

Psychological abuse is Subjecting or exposing a person to behaviour that may result in psychological trauma e.g. Anxiety, Depression or PTSD.

Sexual abuse is Any act that involves sex without consent.

Some examples of Physical abuse are; Driving dangerously to scare, Punching, Torturing or Pulling hair.

Some examples of Psychological abuse are; Being controlling, Showing extreme jealousy, Calling them names or Ignoring them.

Some examples of Sexual abuse are; Staring/Leering, Sexual propositions, Offensive phone calls, Sexual jokes or Unwanted photography.

The Abusive Cycle goes from the honeymoon stage to the build-up stage, then the explosion stage and then the remorse stage.

This cycle stage may repeat itself.

The Honeymoon Stage is when things seem calm.

The Build-up Stage is when the abused person senses something is wrong and the relationship is tense.

The Explosion Stage is Where the abuse occurs.

The Remorse Stage is When the abuser says sorry.

Signs of an unhealthy relationship are; Feeling scared, Feeling embarrassed, Being pressured, Physical incidents, Guilt trips and Isolation.

Other Notes

A Bystander is Someone who is present in an incident but does not take part or stop it.