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Building Strong Relationships

This worksheet explores key aspects of social-emotional learning related to building and maintaining healthy relationships, focusing on communication, empathy, and conflict resolution for Grade 9 students.

Grade 9 Social studies Social SkillsSocial-emotional Learning: Relationships
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D2.Psy.2.9-12D2.Soc.4.9-12

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social-emotional learningrelationshipscommunicationempathyconflict resolutiongrade 9
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Building Strong Relationships

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet is designed to help you think about how you interact with others and build healthier relationships.

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy relationship?

a

Mutual respect

b

Open communication

c

Constant criticism

d

Trust

2. What is empathy?

a

Feeling sorry for someone

b

Understanding and sharing the feelings of another

c

Ignoring other people's problems

d

Always agreeing with others

3. Active   is a key component of effective communication, where you fully concentrate on what is being said rather than just waiting for your turn to speak.

4. When resolving conflicts, it is important to focus on finding a   solution that benefits all parties involved.

5. It is always best to avoid conflict in relationships, even if it means not addressing important issues.

T

True

F

False

6. Setting boundaries is a sign of disrespect in a relationship.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe one strategy you use or could use to communicate effectively with a friend or family member when you have a disagreement.

8. Why is it important to show empathy in your relationships?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

boundaries
trustworthy
respect
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9. Healthy relationships are built on mutual   and understanding.

10. Being   means that others can rely on you and feel safe sharing their thoughts and feelings.

11. Clear   help define what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior in a relationship.