The influence of friends is of critical importance to an adolescent. We all have a need to be accepted and valued as individuals but a sense of belonging is critical.
This module examines strategies to develop healthy friendships and peer relationships through effective communication skills.
Key Topics
- Understanding positive and negative relationships
- Communication strategies
- Conflict resolution & The power of forgiveness
- Empathy, Kindness & gratitude
Module Focus:
Seeking positive relationships while developing strong and effective communication skills
• Understanding barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them
• Listening actively and effectively
• The value of open ended questions
• Viewing conflict as an opportunity for improvement
Learning intention:
Students identify strategies for strong, effective communication. Through a number of instruction and problem solving activities students identify barriers to effective communication and the importance of non verbal communication.
