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The Building Family Strengths curriculum
focuses on the positive qualities of families and encourages them to recognize
their strengths and build on them. The ten (10) Family Strengths embrace the
notion that strong families: believe in open and honest Communication;
experience Contentment with their lifestyle;
have a sense of family History; have a
sense of Humor; have a sense of Optimism about
life; exhibit Resiliency during change;
have high Self-esteem; have a sense of Spirituality;
encourage Unity and family togetherness;
and share common Values. They provide the
framework for a comprehensive approach to strengthening families focusing on
The Building Family Strengths curriculum utilizes a lesson plan format with
purpose, objectives, background information and numerous activities / handouts
to actively engage participants in experiential learning opportunities. The
curriculum is packaged for the following age groups: Preschool, Elementary,
Middle / Jr. High, Senior High and Adult. In addition, the Adult module has
overhead transparencies to assist in the presentation. These tools can be very
helpful in train-the-trainer sessions.
Note: Because of the personal and diverse
nature of Optimism and Spirituality,
a variety of information is provided for exploration individually and within
the family unit.
For more information on the Building Family Strengths curriculum, contact Deborah Thomason.
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