Title: Develop a plan to promote safety and well-being for oneself and for others.
Course: Family Relations (19259-18) > Section: Nurturing Safety and Well-being

Development should include

- identifying mental health practices
- identifying available resources for formal mental health support, safety, and well-being (e.g., services provided by professionals)
- identifying available resources for informal support (e.g., support by a social network and community).
- identifying safety concepts like buddy system and awareness
- determining guidelines and laws governing safety.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What effect does exercise have on an individual’s mental health?
- What effect does proper nutrition have on an individual’s mental health?
- What effect does relaxation and meditation have on an individual’s mental health?
- What is awareness?

Communication

- How would you talk to a friend about their substance use?
- What non-verbal cues would be apparent in an unsafe situation?
- How can you communicate to others the importance of safety and well-being?

Leadership

- How can the buddy system be effectively used to keep you out of unsafe situations?
- What leadership skills help in making decisions about your safety?
- What laws are in place for your safety?
- What effect do proper friendships have on an individual’s mental health?

Management

- How can developing a personal plan for good mental health practices assist in a future crisis?
- How does mental health affect the whole person?
- How can meditation and relaxation assist with good mental health?