Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships for Better Well-being
Explore the differences between toxic vs healthy relationships, identify types of abuse, and understand how violence affects children. Learn about signs of an abusive relationship and characteristics of an unhealthy relationship. Discover the effects of violence on children and the qualities of a healthy relationship that promote effective communication and mutual respect.
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Unhealthy Vs. Healthy Relationships Amanda Garcia, MAcOM Tanya Prado, LCDC-I Anna Vega, M.Ed
Disclaimer Talking or reading about trauma and certain topics can be difficult and may cause strong feelings and reactions. Please take care and be mindful as you participate in this training. This presentation is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional mental health advice or any mental health diagnosis, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical advice.
Objectives Identify the differences between toxic vs. healthy relationships Identify the Types of Relationships Understand the 3 different types of abuse Recognize and identify how violence affects children The Power Wheel The Equality Wheel
Family Friends Types of Relationships Romantic Casual Professional Acquaintances
3 Types of Abuse Verbal/Emotional: Physical: Sexual:
Characteristics of an Unhealthy Relationship Manipulation Controlling Criticizing Intimidation Unhappy in the relationship Threatening or mistreating
Signs of an Abusive Relationship Jealousy Controlling behavior Quickly fall in love Isolation Drug or alcohol abuse Blame others Get angry easily Cruelty to animals Extreme mood swings Past batterer Destroys property Threaten to hurt their partner or self
What are the effects of violence on children? RUNAWAY TRUANCY INJURIES LIKELY TO CONTINUE THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE VIOLENCE AT SCHOOL
Healthy Relationships Willingness to communicate without blame Knows when to talk things out and when to wait until a better time Physical touch and affection is mutually enjoyable Able to express anger without blame or making the other person wrong Aware of when its time to seek outside help Respect different opinions
The Three Rs In Healthy Relationships Rights Respect Responsibility
Rights I have the right not to be abused. I have the right to develop my talents. I have the right to privacy. I have the right to express my own thoughts and feelings. I have the right to develop and have friendships. I have the right not to be perfect.
Respect Respect is to feel or show honor or esteem for. Respect is to value as an equal. Respect is to show considerations for.
Responsibility I am responsible for what I think, feel, and do. I am responsible for my health and safety. I am responsible to develop and communicate my personal boundaries. I am NOT responsible for what others think, feel and do.
Everyone is part of relationships Being in a healthy relationship helps us: Importance of Healthy Relationships Know ourselves Develop as a person Grow emotionally Communicate and maintain meaningful bonds with other people Have fun!
How to Maintain a Healthy Relationship The ingredients are simple: Appreciate each other s qualities Have good communication Keep realistic expectations Have shared interests The ability to face and deal with conflicts together Value yourself and the other person
Tools for solving a conflict Mediation- objective third party helps Negotiation- mutual discussion and arrangement Compromise- a settle of differences by mutual concessions (meet in the middle) Empathy- seeing things from another person's perspective
Power and Control Wheel The outer wheel: Physical and Sexual Violence- instills fear, continuum
Putting down the other person Making the other person feel bad about themselves Name-calling Playing Mind Games Humiliation Causing Guilt EMOTIONAL AND VERBAL ABUSE
Controlling the other persons behaviors Limiting outsides involvement Using jealousy to justify actions ISOLATION
Making light of the abuse and not taking the other persons concerns seriously Saying that the abuse did not happen Shifting responsibility for abusive behavior Saying that the other person caused it MINIMIZING, DENYING, AND BLAMING
Making the partner feel guilty about the children Using children to relay messages Using visitation as a form of harassment Threating to take the children away from a parent USING CHILDREN
Preventing someone from getting or keeping a job Making somebody in the relationship ask for money Giving somebody an allowance Taking somebody s money Hiding family income ECONOMIC ABUSE
Treating the other like a servant, making all the decisions, acting like the master of the castle , being the one to define men s and women s roles USING PRIVILEGE
Making and/or carrying out harmful threats Threatening to leave, commit suicide, or report somebody to welfare Making somebody drop charges Making somebody do illegal things COERCION AND THREATS
Making somebody afraid by using looks, actions, and gestures. Smashing things. Destroying property. Abusing pets. Displaying weapons. INTIMIDATION
Equality wheel Qualities involved in healthy relationships. Non-violent partnerships
Talking and acting so that the other person feels safe and comfortable expressing themselves and doing things NON- THREATENING BEHAVIOR
Listening to the other person non-judgmentally Being emotionally affirming and understanding Valuing opinions RESPECT
Supporting the other persons goals in life Respecting their right to their own feelings, friends, activities and opinions TRUST AND SUPPORT
Accepting responsibility for yourself Acknowledging past use of violence Admitting being wrong Communicating openly and truthfully HONESTY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Sharing parental responsibilities Being a positive non-violent role model for the children RESPONSIBLE PARENTING
Mutually agreeing on a fair distribution of work Making family decisions together SHARED RESPONSBILITY
Making money decisions together Making sure both partners benefit from financial arrangements ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict Accepting change Being willing to compromise NEGOTIATION AND FAIRNESS
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If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or someone having problems with substance abuse and needs Wellness Counselor Anna Vega: Buckner Campus 512-688-0161, vegaannac@gmail.com There is help in the community: Mujeres Unidas: Domestic Violence Services 1-800-580-4879 Brochure: Spanish Mujeres Unidas Mujeres Unidas English Tropical Texas Behavioral Health: 1-877-289-7199 Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas: 956-787-7111 ext. 225 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
