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Building Healthy Relationships: Emotional Wellness and Connection

Completed by 8 learners
Ages 12-17
Self-Paced Course
Teaching to nurture positive relationships by recognizing healthy dynamics, resolving conflicts respectfully, and practicing forgiveness. Through fun activities, students build empathy, communication skills, and positive relationship skills
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Number of reviews:
(22 reviews)

5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be completing short assignments during and after the lessons that promote retention and awareness.
Assessment
Final assessment and certificate will be provided as requested.

Class Experience

This 5-week flexible course explores healthy vs. toxic relationships, communication styles, and teen dating violence. Through videos, worksheets, and interactive activities, students learn to foster positive connections, recognize warning signs, and create safety plans. The self-paced format offers privacy and instructor support.

Learning Goals

Students will learn to:
     * Understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships and dating scenarios.
Students will learn to:
     * choose the best ways to communicate to form lasting friendships.

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Building Bridges: Creating Healthy Relationships
 In this lesson, you'll explore what makes a relationship healthy and strong. Just like a successful business, a healthy relationship requires teamwork, trust, honest communication, compromise, and respect. You'll discover how people build positive bonds with friends, family, and partners by working together, listening carefully, and caring for each other's feelings. Get ready for fun activities that help you identify healthy traits, practice good communication, and create a relationship pledge. 
1 assignment
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Dating Smart: Recognizing Healthy vs. Toxic Relationships
 In this lesson, you'll learn how to tell the difference between healthy and toxic dating relationships. You'll discover the key signs of a healthy relationship—like trust, honesty, respect, and independence—and learn the warning signs of dating violence and abuse. You'll also explore ways to support friends in tough situations, create a personal safety plan, and use smart communication strategies. Let’s get started and learn how to build strong, respectful relationships! 
1 assignment
12 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Conflict Resolution: Building Bridges in Relationships
 This week, you'll learn how to resolve conflicts in your relationships by understanding what your partner might really be asking for and how to communicate in a way that brings you together—not apart. You’ll explore key strategies like using “I language” instead of “You language,” setting clear boundaries, and working together as a team to solve problems. Through fun activities, skits, and self-reflection, you’ll discover ways to turn disagreements into opportunities for growth and understanding 
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Speak Up & Stay Safe: Building Healthy Relationships
 For this lesson, you'll learn important facts about teen dating violence and how to build healthy relationships by using safe speech and empathy. You'll explore real statistics about dating abuse, learn key qualities for a healthy relationship (like forgiveness, empathy, sympathy, understanding, and appreciation), and discover ways to support yourself and your friends. Through fun activities and reflection, you'll practice using your words to make your relationships safer and stronger. 
1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Dating violence is covered through a short, non-graphic video. Students may skip it if they find the content sensitive. Those who feel upset can contact me for support. While I’ll respond as soon as possible, this is not a therapy course and should not be considered a form of therapeutic practice.
Supply List
Handouts for each lesson are provided and to be printed or filled out on the computer for submission on the Outschool platform and chat.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
1. Espelage, Dorothy L et al. “Alcohol, Prescription Drug Misuse, Sexual Violence, and Dating Violence Among High School Youth” Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine vol. 63,5 (2018): 601-607. 2. https://www.dosomething.org/us 3. Davis, M. H. (1983). Measuring individual differences in empathy: Evidence for a multidimensional approach. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, 44(1), 113-126. 4. Braithwaite, Scott R et al. “Forgiveness and relationship satisfaction: mediating mechanisms” Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) vol. 25,4 (2011): 551-9. 5. Jason Marsh, Fred Luskin Explains How to Forgive,© 2018 The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, Aug 24, 2010. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/fred_luskin_explains_how_to_forgive 6. Verhofstadt, Lesley et al. “The Role of Cognitive and Affective Empathy in Spouses' Support Interactions: An Observational Study” PloS one vol. 11,2 e0149944. 24 Feb. 2016, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0149944

Meet the teacher

Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Psychology from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from University of Evansville Indiana
I hold a bachelor's in psychology, kinesiology, and education, and a master's in child psychology and educational leadership. With over 20 years of experience teaching sensitive topics, I’ve worked closely with counselors and students, including those with special needs. My expertise helps me understand the psychological and hormonal challenges students face today.

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