Relationships
BEING IN POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND NAVIGATING THE NEGATIVE
On this page, we're going to explore the different types of relationship you might have and how to make sure that these are healthy and make you happy. There is information on friendships, bullying, abusive relationships, forced marriage and sexual exploitation for you to find out more about and gain support with.
FRIENDSHIPS
Definition: This is when you have a close and affectionate relationship with someone who you enjoy spending time around and are friendly with.
Some useful resources:
Friendships Knowledge Organiser - A handout that brings together all the key information about what it means to be a friend and what to look out for when thinking about toxic friendships.
How to Comfort a Friend in Need - An article from Rise Above on how we can look after our friends when they need us.
Relationsticks - An interactive activity from Rise Above.
Friends | Suli Breaks | Rise Above
A video about friendship.
How to be a true friend | Doug Armstrong | RiseAbove
A video about how to be a true friend.
BULLYING
Definition: This is when someone tries to hurt, intimidate, or upset someone, or tries to force them to do something.
Some useful resources:
Bullying Knowledge Organiser - A handout that brings together all the key information about what bullying is and where you can turn to get support with bullying problems.
National Bullying Helpline - A link to the National Bullying Helpline website, where you can get help and advice if you are being bullied.
Childline - Link to the Childline website where you can find information and support on any issues that are worrying you, including bullying.
Coping with Bullying | BBC Teach
A video about how to cope with being bullied.
Most fights start online - do you agree? (ft. Paigey Cakey)
A video about online bullying and “banter”.
Abusive Relationships
Relationships aren’t always positive, and sometimes people may experience abusive or hurtful relationships. Find out more about this on the Safeguarding page.