Lesson 6 114 Copyright 2018 Marline E. Pearson Ask the group if they agree or disagree with this statement: “Feeling safe in a relationship is the ultimate test of a healthy relationship.”  (PP) Physical Safety: Typically what first comes to mind when we think safety is physical safety. It would be easy to come up with examples of what is means to be physically unsafe. But what about emotional safety?  Emotional Safety (advance slide): Can you think of any examples? This kind of safety comes from being accepted and free to be yourself. You feel safe to say what’s on your mind and in your heart. The ability to be honest and open brings a sense of emotional safety and connection and is important in developing a healthy relationship.  Trust & Commitment Safety (advance slide): This safety comes from knowing your partner will be there for you. They’ve got your back and are reliable. There is a belief that you can have a future with this person. Not every teen or young adult relationship does or even should get to this level but like the pyramid activity, these levels of safety build on each other to create strong, healthy, and safe relationships.  Trust and commitment require physical and emotional safety. As we discussed before, there are a lot of important factors that go into building a relationship and time is one of them. Trust and commitment safety come with time, as we deepen our knowledge of another person. Ask participants to locate Is It a Healthy Relationship? (pgs. 19–20) in the workbook. Introduce:  In this exercise you will have the opportunity to assess your relationship. Forms of Safety that Define Healthy Relationships Activity: Assessing Relationships