Social Health

Healthy Relationships

Relationship: a bond or connection that you have with another person.

Building Healthy RelationshipsOpen communicationCooperation

Acceptance and Respect

Working together for the good of all.

CompromiseA problem solving method that involves each participant’s giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

Prejudice: an opinion based on ignorance.

Tolerance: the ability to accept other’s differences and allow them to be who they are without expressing disapproval.

Types of Families

N uc lear S ingle-P aren t Ext ended

A dopt i ve Foster

B lended C h ild le ss

F a m i ly Str u ctu r e

Family RolesRole: is a part you play in a relationship

Family in crisis

Socioeconomic changes:

-loss of job

-accidents

-thefts

-medical expenses

Disasters

Death of a family member

Separation & Divorce

Additions to family

Delinquent behavior

Runaway children

Family Dysfunctions

Dysfunctional family: love and support, and sharing responsibilities-are absent.

Substance abuseDomestic violence

Child abuseSpouse abuseElder abuse

Resolving family crises

Family self-help

Professional help

Help-lines and support groups