3.9 Summary

In this section you have learned about relationships and in particular:

• The importance of positive relationships and relationship skills.
• Attachment Theory and how attachment affects children and adults.
• The types of relationships, including formal and informal.
• How setting boundaries can help to protect our emotional and physical well-being in relationships.
• How emotional safety is essential for positive relationships in any setting.
• How listening with empathy helps to build collaboration, trust and connection in relationships.
• The importance of language and how saying and doing things differently can help to make a positive difference in relationships.