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Solutions for
Families
Getting Started
- Family Survey This survey is
based on research done by Thomas R. Lee, Wesley Burr, Ivan Beutler,
Floyd Yorgason, and Brent Harker, "The Family Profile: A Tool for
Family Life Education"(1989). In the survey each family member
responds to statements about their family life. The survey reveals how
each family member views the family. It is an excellent tool for
family discussion.
- Family Survey
Chart of Results
After the survey are graphs on which results are
charted, allowing family members to see their collective
strengths and also areas in which they need improvement.
- Family
Contract This is a contract family members sign
indicating their willingness to participate in the Solutions For
Families program.
- Family
Meeting Holding regular family meetings is the best way
to be organized as a family. Family Meetings have three parts: Family
Council; Lesson; Activity.
- Family
Goals Statement This is like
a family constitution. It is a statement of family beliefs and goals.
It also defines family rules and values. Using a family goals
statement, families have direction and can feel more like a team
working together.
Chapter One: Kindness Solution
Introduction for Parents
Lesson 1 -
Kind
Thoughts
Lesson 2 - Kind Words
Lesson 3 -
Kind
Tone of Voice
Lesson 4 -
Kind
Actions
Chapter Two: Commitment
Solution
Introduction for
Parents
Lesson 5 - Commit Your Time
Lesson 6 - Goals
Lesson 7 - Service
Lesson 8 - Traditions
Chapter Three: Communication Solution
Introduction for
Parents
Lesson 9 - Understand First
Lesson 10 - Positive Words
Lesson 11 - Listening
Lesson 12 - Open
Communication
Chapter Four: Choices Solution
Introduction for
Parents
Lesson 13 - Responsibility
Lesson 14 - Rules and Consequences
Lesson 15 - Problem Prevention
Lesson 16 - Problem
Solving
Chapter Five: Well-Being Solution
Introduction for
Parents
Lesson 17 - Physical Well-Being
Lesson 18 - Mental Well-Being
Lesson 19 - Social Well-Being
Lesson 20 - Financial
Well-Being
Chapter Six: Spirituality Solution
Introduction for
Parents
Lesson 21 - Believe
Lesson 22 - Pray
Lesson 23 - Worship
Lesson 24 - Share
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