Lesson 6 (50 Minutes) 79
Copyright 2020 Marline E. Pearson
T his lesson offers guidance on how to tell if a relationship is healthy. Utilizing a
clear, three-question framework that defines six types of relationships, participants
will create sculptures to analyze what healthy and unhealthy relationships look like in
the real world. The goal is for participants to develop a deeper understanding of the
differences and be able to develop communication skills for discussing healthy and
unhealthy relationships. A self-assessment exercise helps participants examine their
own relationships.
Most young people will experience relationships that don’t work. Issues surrounding
breaking up are addressed in the final section. Issues include knowing when it’s time,
better and worse ways, tips on breaking up, and surviving a breakup.
1. To analyze the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
2. To assess a relationship using the three-question guide.
3. To explore issues around breaking up.
6.1 How Can You Tell? (30 minutes)
Activities: Relationship Sculptures Assessing Relationships
Overview
Goals
Lesson at a Glance
Is It a Healthy Relationship?