Session 08: Healthy Relationships | Healthy Community Living

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Healthy Community Living

Introduction

Relationships are connections between people
Relationships may be:
- Close connections, such as between a parent and a child
- Less close, such as between neighbors or community members
- Simple, challenging, short term or long term
Relationships with other people are important for both your health and well-being
People you have relationships with may help you feel less isolated and provide you support in a variety of ways throughout your life
Relationships may enrich your life and help you feel more connected to the world around you

Know Yourself

We may have relationships with family, friends, providers, personal assistance or other individuals in the community
Relationships may be challenging
Learning how to have successful relationships is an ongoing process
One way to learn more about yourself and your relationships is to explore your likes and dislikes as an individual and in your relationships with other people
Learning about your relationship style may help you establish boundaries and be more successful in relationships

Community Members

Relationships with people in your community can vary
You may have a different relationship with community members than close friends, family and partners
Some might be complete strangers, while others you might see often but know very little about
You only share information with these people that is related to what you are doing with them
You do not usually share personal space or personal information with these people
You might say “Hello” to these people and be pleasant with them, but otherwise might limit how much you communicate
They usually should not be making decisions for you, and may not even be in a position to give advice