Define or give an example of the following

Healthy Family Relationships
Strengthening Family Relationships and Looking at the Health of the Family

Functions of the Family

Functions of the Family
Primary Support System
Meeting Emotional Needs
Values and Religious Beliefs
Culture and Traditions

Functions of the Family
Instilling values and religious beliefs
Values – beliefs and feelings about what is important.

Traits of a Healthy Family Relationship

Traits of a Healthy Family Relationship
Commitment
Time
Communication
Respect
Solving Problems
Love
Affirmation
Trust

Traits of a Healthy Family Relationship
Affirmation – adding positive input that helps others feel appreciated and supported.
Trust – high levels of trust include keeping promises and being honest for both parents and children.
Commitment – family members are willing to work together and make sacrifices so it will benefit the whole family.

Traits of a Healthy Family Relationship
Time Together – a strong healthy family relationship is not feasible without spending time together.
Communication – effective communication means listening to the viewpoint of others as well as being heard.

Traits of a Healthy Family Relationship
Respect – this includes acceptance of individual tastes, talents and opinions.
Solving Problems – identifying problems before they become too serious and asking for outside help.
Love – healthy families give and receive love to one another, physically and verbally.

Stress
Common Factors That Cause Family Stress

Stress
Stress – pressure or tension in the family system that causes a sense of disequilibrium in the family, yet it is normal and sometimes even desirable. It arises from both within and outside the family and is mediated or aggravated by factors within the ecosystem.

Change in Family Structure
Moving
Financial Problems
Stressors

Substance Abuse
Illness or Disability
Stressors

Dealing With Family Stress

Dealing With Family Stress…
Speak with a parent or other adult
Help the situation
Read books

Talk about differences
Stay on subject
Use “I” messages
Do enjoyable activities
Discuss negative behavior
Sibling Rivalry:

Separation and Divorce

Meeting the
needs of children
Custody
Family Adjustments
Coping with change
Living with different people
Separation and Divorce

Coping with divorce
No fighting in front of children
No taking sides
Freely express feelings
Realize have no control over situation
Separation and Divorce

Separation and Divorce
Surviving a breakup
Parents divorce each other, not the children
Children seldom the cause

Domestic Violence