Post on 17-Jan-2016
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HECMA Program
Understanding family relationships
Ms. Sandra Gorman
Everyone is part of a family Family: is the basic unit of society
It gives people a place to belong to. Your family is part of a community and a country
Your family teaches you values, beliefs and expectations
Tell your partner about your family
Different types of families
1. Nuclear Family: husband, wife and their child / children
2. Blended Family: One stepparent, one parent and one or more children
3. Single-parent Family: one parent and one or more children
4. Extended Family: parents, children and other family members such as grandparents living together.
How families help their members
Physical needs: food, water & shelter
Mental needs: teaches life skills, answers questions & helps expand knowledge
Emotional needs: love, acceptance, trust & security
Social needs: teaches how to get along with each other and with people outside the family
Nurtures: to fulfill physical, mental/emotional and social needs
Develop Values & Beliefs
Family’s way of life
Traditions
Culture
Religious beliefs
Values & Beliefs Your values & beliefs influence the decisions
you make, even as an adult.
Influence the types of activities you participate in
The foods you eat
The type of healthcare you choose
Choose to NOT participate in risky behaviours
e.g. smoking, alcohol, drugs
Roles & Responsibilities Every family member has one or more
roles such as parent, child or sibling.
There are responsibilities that come with each role
AS you get older, your roles and responsibilities change as your family needs change.
Roles help families deal with the challenges of daily life and can help build strong family relationships.
Building family relationships
People in strong families feel connected
They enjoy spending time together
Strengthen family relationships
Show appreciation for each other – thank you
Support other family members
Spend quality time together – mealtimes
Communicate effectively – openly
Show responsibility – house tasks / jobs
Show respect
Follow family rules
Positive ways to coping with change in the family
Moving to a new home
Separation, divorce or remarriage of parents
Job change or job loss
Birth of a new sibling
Illness or injury
Death, loss and grief
Change affects ALL family members
Positive Coping with change
Changes and challenges are a normal part of family life.
Keep up normal routines
Talk opening
Get outside help if needed
Counsellors, healthcare workers, religious leaders, police and legal help
Families work together
For most people, the family stands at the center of their lives.
People who enjoy healthy family relationships are more likely to enjoy healthy relationships with others.
Vocabulary
Family: is the basic unit of society
Nurtures: to fulfill physical, mental/emotional and social needs