Building a Positive Relationship
Looking for a recipe for stronger connections with the young people in your life? Or maybe you need some simple prompts that will make it easier for children to open up and chat.
The resources below provide a few straightforward yet helpful tips that can strengthen relationships and boost wellbeing, helping life to feel lighter.
Ingredients of a Positive Relationship
This fun animation shares helpful tips for building strong, positive relationships with the children in your life.
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Conversation starters: helping young people to open up
When you want to talk, it can be difficult to know where to begin – whether you’re a child, a teenager or even a grownup. Our conversation starters can take the awkwardness out of having a chat!
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What made you feel happy today?
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What was the most difficult part of your day?
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Where’s your happy place?
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What would your perfect day be like?
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Tell me about something that you’re looking forward to
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Is there anything coming up that you’re not looking forward to?
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How are you feeling about…?
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Tell me about a memory that makes you smile
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What colour / animal represents how you feel today?
More help and support
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