Healthy Relationships Plus
The Healthy Relationship Plus Program, developed by the same team that developed Fourth R for Healthy Relationships, applies the same core principles of skill building and awareness as the Fourth R programs, but in a non-classroom setting. This project targets the prevention of violence through the promotion of positive, healthy relationships. Healthy Relationships Plus is a proactive, competency-enhancement approach rather than a treatment.
The Healthy Relationships Plus Program is a small groups program (6-25 youth, between the ages of 12-18) and has been enhanced to include a strengthened focus on mental health and suicide prevention, and drug and alcohol use.
The program contains 15 lessons focused topics such as:
- It’s Your Choice – Friendships / Relationships
- Influences on Relationships
- Early Warning Signs of Dating Violence
- Communication Styles
- Standing Up for What is Right
- When Friendships and Relationships End
- Shaping Our Views
- Healthy Relationships
- Knowing Your Values and Boundaries
- Taking Responsibility for Emotions
- Emotional Health and Well-Being
The Department of Education and Early Development and the Adolescent Health Program offer free trainings and curriculum to teachers interested in starting a Fourth R for Healthy Relationships program within their schools/districts. Please contact The Fourth R Program staff if you are interested in attending an upcoming Fourth R for Healthy Relationships training.
