Before you can determine whether your relationships are happy, healthy, and safe, it’s important to know what each component can look like in relationships! Through the Healthy Relationships Initiative, we’ve developed a pyramid model for Happy, Healthy, and Safe relationships.
What does happy, healthy, and safe mean?
Perfection is not a requirement for healthy relationships! Even healthy relationships encounter challenges and conflicts. In healthy relationships, these challenges become opportunities for growth and learning.
Healthy, Happy, and Safe Relationships
The Healthy Relationships Initiative promotes happy, healthy, and safe relationships of all kinds. But what does it mean to have healthy, happy, and safe relationships? Does healthy and happy look different in our romantic relationships, then for example, our work
We are still accepting Kindness Champions nominations!
Nominations are still open and have been extended to March 1st for the Healthy Relationships Initiative’s Kindness Champions of Guilford County! If there’s someone in your life known for their kindness, please consider nominating them as a Kindness Champion. In
Final challenge of Healthy Relationships Week 2021!
Today, we’re wrapping up our Fifth Annual Healthy Relationships Week with a final challenge! We encourage you to unplug your devices today and intentionally connect with someone you love. Spending time connecting with yourself also counts! While technology can help us stay
Healthy Relationships Week 2021: Keeping Love Alive
We’re still celebrating our fifth annual Healthy Relationships Week – this time, we’re sharing resources to help long-term committed couples stay intentional about growing their love over time. Click here to access our free E-Book for Couples on Keeping Love Alive here.
The History of the Healthy Relationships Initiative
HRI was an idea that started with Dr. Christine Murray in 2015, became a reality with the support and vision of the Phillips Foundation along with UNC Greensboro and a dedicated team of community-based leaders. Since then, HRI has developed hundreds
Guest Blog Post: Maintaining Healthy Relationships in Older Adulthood
Healthy Relationships in Older Adulthood: Navigating the Terrain By Evelyn Smith, MA, LPA, Health Promotion Coordinator at the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging No matter a person’s age, there is a desire for connection with others. Researchers
Healthy Relationship Resources for Teens
Healthy Relationship Resources for Teens We’re closing out our teenage resource spotlight during Healthy Relationships Week 2021 with a list of resources focused on helping teenagers strengthen relationships of all kinds and learn healthy relationship skills. Check out the list
Healthy Communication Tips for Teens: A Short Clip
Day 5 of Healthy Relationships Week: Helping Teens Become Better Communicators One of the most important skills that adults can teach teenagers is how to communicate effectively. When teenagers know how to communicate their needs and listen to others, it