Friendships and Connections Worksheet

Year 11 Health — Relationships and Decision Making (AO 1.2)

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🔍 Part 1: Scenario Analysis

Read each scenario below. Identify whether the relationship shown is healthy or unhealthy, and explain your thinking.

1. Scenario A: Aroha notices her friend Tama has been quiet lately. She checks in with him after school, listens without judgement, and asks if there is anything she can do to help.

This relationship is:

Healthy

Unhealthy

Because: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

2. Scenario B: Every time Leilani shares good news, her friend Chloe dismisses it or changes the subject back to herself. When Leilani tries to talk about her feelings, Chloe tells her she is being "too sensitive."

This relationship is:

Healthy

Unhealthy

Because: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

3. What decision could Leilani make to support her own wellbeing in Scenario B? Tick all that apply:

Talk to a trusted adult or school counsellor about how she is feeling

Calmly communicate to Chloe how her behaviour makes her feel

Spend time with other friends who make her feel valued

Pretend everything is fine and say nothing

4. Which of the following are characteristics of a positive friendship? Tick all that apply:

Mutual respect and trust

Pressure to change who you are

Active listening and empathy

Putting each other down in front of others

Supporting each other through challenges

Honest and kind communication

🗺️ Part 2: My Connection Map

In the space below, map out your social connections. Write your name in the centre, then add the people in your life around you. Use the key to show how each connection supports your wellbeing.

Key: ✅ = Supports my wellbeing ⚠️ = Sometimes challenging 💬 = I'd like to strengthen this connection

5. Choose one connection from your map that supports your wellbeing. What qualities make this relationship positive?

6. The Māori concept of whanaungatanga refers to the importance of relationships, kinship, and belonging. How does this idea connect to your own experience of friendships and social connections?

💭 Part 3: Reflection and Goal Setting

7. In your own words, explain why strong social connections are important for personal wellbeing.

8. Describe one action you will take this week to strengthen or improve one of your social connections. Be specific!

I will: ___________________________________________________________________________

With/for: _________________________________________________________________________

Because: _________________________________________________________________________

9. Complete the sentence: "A quality I want to bring more of to my friendships is _________________ because ___________________________________________."