Lesson 6 111 Copyright 2018 Marline E. Pearson The goal of this brief activity is to continue to build vocabulary for talking about healthy and unhealthy relationships. Shuffle the colored activity cards, Healthy or Unhealthy (Resource 6b), found in the back of the manual. (PP) ❖ I’m holding a stack of cards with a word on each one. ❖ As I say the word and hold up the card, I’d like you to shout out if you think it goes in the healthy or unhealthy relationship pile. Poll: 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) There are three types of safety we will talk about with regards to healthy relationships: • Physical Safety—Can you think of any examples? It can be easy to come up with examples of what it means to be physically unsafe and most would agree on the line between physically safe and physically unsafe. What about emotional safety? • Emotional Safety—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 connection that we’ve already discussed is important to developing a strong relationship. • Trust & Commitment Safety means knowing your partner/friend 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 relationship does or even should get to this level but like our other pyramids, these levels of safety build on each other to create strong, healthy, and safe relationships. Activity: Words that Tell Activity: Assessing Relationships