Empowered to Thrive: Healthy Relationships, Safe Boundaries and Domestic Abuse Awareness

Introduction

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

This course provides a safe and supportive learning environment to explore the foundations of healthy relationships, personal boundaries, and emotional well-being. Learners will be introduced to essential concepts such as communication, consent, emotional literacy, and how to recognise and respond to unhealthy or abusive behaviours.

Whether you’re seeking greater confidence in your personal life or preparing for future roles in support or care settings, this course offers valuable insights and practical tools for developing safe, respectful, and empowering relationships.

Prefer to talk? Call 01226 776000 or email advice@northern.ac.uk and one of our team will get back to you.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course content

Throughout the course, learners will explore key topics including:

Introduction to Relationships: Understand different types of relationships and explore the qualities of healthy versus unhealthy dynamics.
Communication & Emotional Literacy: Learn how to actively listen, communicate assertively, and express emotions in constructive ways.
Boundaries & Consent: Explore the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries, and understand the role of consent in all relationships.
Recognising Abuse: Identify different types of domestic abuse, including coercive control, and learn how to recognise early warning signs.
Seeking Help & Support: Gain awareness of safeguarding procedures, support services, and how to access help for yourself or others.
Reflection & Empowerment: Reflect on your learning, create personal action plans, and build confidence in maintaining healthy relationships

What can this course lead to?

This course supports personal growth, emotional well-being, and awareness around relationship safety. It is particularly valuable for those considering work or volunteering in health, social care, education, or support services, where an understanding of healthy relationships and safeguarding is essential.

Learners may also wish to progress onto courses in:

Mental Health Awareness
Counselling Skills
Health and Social Care
Domestic Abuse Awareness
Peer Mentoring or Support Work

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Preparation for Life, Work, and Further Learning This course builds knowledge and skills that support personal development, positive relationships, and progression into further education or employment in care and support-related sectors.

When does this start and end?

We have 2 different start dates for this course:

2 February 2026 - 11 February 2025
17 September 2025 - 26 September 2025

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