Relationships
Let's talk about relationships.
Social wellness is how we interact with our community and those around us. It includes healthy relationships, consent, communication skills and support systems. It is also about building a support system of family, friends, peers and professionals.
Coping with the loss of a relationship.
Accept what happens as it unfolds, just as it is.
Allow yourself to feel the feelings.
Moving on is your goal.
Keep a regular routine.
Don't make radical change.
Put yourself first.
Take care of yourself.
A little introspection goes a long way.
Don't indulge in unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Read the above prompts and rate yourself (0 being not doing well in this area and 10 being that you are doing excellent in this area.
How have you been affected in each area and what are you currently doing in each area to practice these items?
What do you feel you could do better or differently?
Communicating effectively and efficiently. Even if you didn't grow up with good role models for how to talk with a partner about difficult topics, you can learn how to build better communication skills in your relationship. Improving your communication skills can deepen your relationship and help you reconnect. Keep in mind that this takes time, practice and commitment. Pick one communication skill to practice until you get the hang of it.
The longer you've been in a relationship, the easier it is to slip into old patterns - shutting down or blowing up. This doesn't mean you won't be able to change patterns but it does mean you should start small and practice.
Read the below and respond. If you are currently in a relationship, it might be interesting to engage with the below with your partner.
Make friends with your anger.
Learn how to tell the difference between thoughts and feelings.
Find the right moment, but don't wait too long.
Make sure your verbal and nonverbal communication match.
Practice the art of listening.
Remember that hard conversations aren't 'one and done'.
When you read the above prompts, what is a scenario that comes to mind for each one of them?
Outline the prompts below and use your own words to describe what these mean to you in your current relationship.
Which one can you begin practicing now?
