Happiness and Relationships

Friends TV Show Theme Song Friendship Quote “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller The Power of Relationships | Andrew Mills What is the importance of friendship? Friendships can boost your happiness and reduce your stress. Everyone goes through stressful times. If you know you have people you can count on or that you can turn to, you may feel less stressed. They could help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved one. Friends can also encourage and improve your self-confidence and self-worth. Can a friendship change your life? Yes No If you have close relationships are you less likely to get a cold? True False Relationships are life: they are what get us through life and they are what give us life. True False Are all friendships healthy and good for our wellbeing? Yes No Are their friendships that can cause us pain or sadness? Yes No What should you do if you find yourself in a bad friendship Stay thinking they will change Leave the relationship and find a friend who is supportive Ask another friend, family member or teacher for help What should you do if your friend is upset Ask them if they are okay Ignore them Make fun of them What should we focus on to improve our wellbeing and the world? Value Relationships Use Social Media Exercise Your Body Homework This week your homework is to catch up with a friend for 1 hour. You can do this by calling a friend, playing a game online or you could catch up with them for a walk in nature. Wellbeing Check-In: How are you coping in lockdown? How are your relationships? Do you have a friend who supports you? Bonus Question: What is Miss Latham's favourite colour. (Tip: Miss Latham's favourite colour can be seen in B7) Purple White Blue