Good Afternoon!

Are YOU my FRIEND?• Group accordingly based on the characteristics given.

• Same interest as you.

• Same recreational activities as you.

• Someone who can lean on

• What did you learn in the activity?• Do you treat people in the same manner as

the other?

FRIENDSHIP

Plays an important role in an individual’s development

Friends should be a positive

influence

Adolescents can identify themselves

with friends and explore the world outside her or her

family when they rely on peers for social

contacts and emotional support

FUNCTIONS

Companionship

Stimulation

Physical support

Intimacy affection

Social comparison

Ego support

How to build friendships and other fulfilling

relationships?

Focus on building a connection with people

Embrace your similarities and

accept your differences

Believe in yourself and be yourself

Nurture friendship by investing time

and effort on them

Be a good listener