Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

Relationship based Education (RbE) – Trust

“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” George MacDonald

Dear Families,

During our curriculum day we had a few weeks ago, John Hendry discussed the five key elements of a relationship: trust, forgiveness, integrity, hope, and compassion.

Trust is the belief that a person will not put their interest ahead of yours. Trust involves giving to another person. You put faith in someone else and give them the gift of trust in the belief that they will respect and protect you. Trust gives confidence. 

John Hendry OAM

For me, trust is such an important part of a relationship with another. When there is a breakdown in trust, there is a breakdown in the relationship. Trust builds relationships. Here are a few fun ideas you might like to do at home to help foster the skill of trust.

• Set up an obstacle course and blindfold someone and guide them through the course.
• Play ‘Two Truths and a Lie’. Someone says three things about themself. Two are true and one is a lie. Everyone else must guess which one is the lie.
• Should you always tell the truth? Is there a time when you should not tell the truth? Discuss.
• Make a list of all the people you can trust. Share your list with others in your family.
• As a family, make a simple definition of trust that everyone understands. 

“Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” Stephen Covey

Think about how you can build trust in your relationships with your family this week. 

Andy McNeilly

Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator