Introduction

• What did you do with your family over the break?

• What did you enjoy most about being with your family?

• What did you enjoy least about being with your family?

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Families

Unhealthy Families

• Known as a dysfunctional family

• Usually have poor communication patterns

• Often behavior is self destructive

4 Types of Dysfunctional Families

1. Addiction (alcohol or drugs)2. Emotional or mental problems3. Abusive4. Extremely rigid

Healthy Families

• No family is perfect (Healthy does not mean perfect)

• Healthy families has problems

• Respect is present among all family members

Characteristics of HealthyFamilies

1. Emotionally safe environment (you can state your thoughts, wants, emotions)

2. Accountable / Responsible3. Allows people to grow & change4. Supportive of each other5. Eats meals together6. Follows the Golden Rule “Treat others as you want to be treated.”