Creating a Developmental Relationship
We believe that relationships matter. And are developmental when they help young people discover who they are; develop abilities to shape their own lives; and learn how to engage and contribute to the world around them. In learning about these types of relationships, we began to realize that all relationships, for those young and old, are best when they include the elements below. Read more about the research behind Developmental Relationships here. And click on the titles below to find activities to support each relationship phase.
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LISTEN
BE WARM RESPECT ME |
BE DEPENDABLE
BELIEVE IN ME EXPECT MY BEST NAVIGATE INCLUDE ME COLLABORATE INSPIRE |
ENCOURAGE
STRETCH HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE EMPOWER SET BOUNDARIES |
REFLECT ON FAILURES
ADVOCATE LET ME LEAD BROADEN HORIZONS CONNECT |
