Unhealthy relationships: guidance for staff in further education colleges

Further education

A guidance booklet for college staff about what to do if a student is in a potentially unhealthy relationship with a romantic partner or friend.

This resource belongs to the resource hub for classroom and wellbeing support.

Unhealthy relationships, also referred to as toxic relationships, are relationships that are consistently negative and unpleasant. They cause significant damage mentally, emotionally and/or physically to one or both parties of a relationship.

This can lead to feelings of low self-worth, helplessness, fear, insecurity and/or paranoia. In turn, this can increase the risk of developing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and sometimes leading to suicidal ideations.

It is important for college staff to recognise and intervene if they become aware of students at risk of developing unhealthy relationships.

The resource includes information on:

  • risk factors for unhealthy relationships
  • coercive control
  • signs to spot in students
  • how to start a conversation with a student if you're concerned
  • who else to involve

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

  • use by staff in further education colleges

This resource belongs to the resource hub for classroom and wellbeing support.

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