Healthy Relationships Worksheet

Year 8 Health — Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

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💬 Part 1: What Are Healthy Relationships?

A healthy relationship is one where both people feel safe, respected, and valued. This includes friendships, family relationships, and relationships with classmates.

1. In your own words, what does a healthy relationship look like? Use the sentence starter below.

A healthy relationship is one where...

2. What does an unhealthy relationship look like? Use the sentence starter below.

An unhealthy relationship is one where...

3. Which of the following are key characteristics of a healthy relationship? Tick all that apply.

Respect

Jealousy and control

Trust

Open and honest communication

Ignoring someone's feelings

Support and kindness

4. Why do you think respect is so important in a healthy relationship? Circle the best answer.

It means you always agree with each other

It helps people feel safe, valued, and trusted

It means you never have disagreements

It means you spend all your time together

🔀 Part 2: Sorting Activity — Healthy or Unhealthy?

Read each statement below. Write H for Healthy or U for Unhealthy in the box next to each statement.

5. Sort each behaviour by writing H or U in the space provided.

_____ "My friend listens to me when I'm upset and checks in on how I'm feeling."

_____ "Someone tells you who you're allowed to talk to and gets angry if you don't listen."

_____ "We disagree sometimes, but we talk it through calmly and find a solution."

_____ "A person makes fun of you in front of others to get a laugh."

_____ "My whānau encourages me to try new things and supports my decisions."

_____ "Someone shares a secret you told them in confidence with the whole class."

_____ "My friend respects it when I say I don't want to do something."

_____ "A person ignores you or gives you the silent treatment when they're angry."

6. Choose one unhealthy behaviour from above. How could it be changed into a healthy behaviour? Use the sentence starter below.

This behaviour could become healthy if the person...

🌟 Part 3: Reflection — Respect and Hauora

Hauora is a Māori concept of holistic wellbeing — it includes our physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Healthy relationships support our hauora.

7. How does being in a healthy relationship support your hauora (overall wellbeing)? Use the sentence starter below.

Healthy relationships support my hauora because...

8. ✏️ Exit Ticket: Name one characteristic of a healthy relationship and explain why it matters to you personally.

One characteristic of a healthy relationship is __________ because...

Remember: You have the right to feel safe and respected in all your relationships. If something doesn't feel right, talk to a trusted adult. 💛