Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · 2nd Year · Respectful Relationships · 2.º Período

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

Students analyze the characteristics of healthy, supportive relationships versus toxic or unhealthy ones. They explore the importance of mutual respect and trust.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsSPHE LO 3.1: Identify the characteristics of healthy relationshipsSPHE LO 3.2: Recognise the signs of unhealthy or abusive relationships

About This Topic

Students analyze the characteristics of healthy, supportive relationships versus toxic or unhealthy ones. They explore the importance of mutual respect and trust.

Key Questions

  1. What makes a relationship healthy?
  2. What are the red flags of an unhealthy relationship?
  3. How does mutual respect look in practice?

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