Title: (Optional) Analyze the effects of dependence, independence, codependence, and interdependence on relationships.
Course: Life Planning (19257-18) > Section: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Relationships

Analysis should include

- definitions of dependence, independence, codependence, and interdependence
- characteristic behaviors of people engaged in interdependent relationships
- consequences of dependent, independent, codependent, and interdependent relationships
- importance of interdependence in constructive relationships.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What is the significance of power in dependent, independent, codependent, and interdependent relationships?
- What factors may influence the dependent, independent, or interdependent nature of our relationships?
- Why is high self-esteem necessary for an interdependent relationship?
- What are the effects of dependence on relationships?

Communication

- How do communication skills help you develop individuality and thrive in a constructive relationship?
- What communication skills need to be learned in order to develop interdependence in a relationship?
- What communication strategies do people use to manipulate others?

Leadership

- What kinds of relationships can leaders and followers have? Why?
- What leadership skills can help you form and maintain interdependent relationships?
- What are the effects of independence on relationships?

Management

- What steps should be taken to try to change a dependent or independent relationship to an interdependent one?
- What resources are available to people who wish to change the nature of their relationship with another person?
- What management skills can help you improve relationships in the workplace?