FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

TYPES OF FAMILIES

• Single-parent families
• Blended families
• Extended families
• Adoptive families
• Foster families

CHARACTERISTICS OF STRONG FAMILIES

• Good Communication
• Caring and support
• Respect
• Commitment
• Trust

CHANGES IN FAMILY STRUCTURE

• Birth and Adoption
• Separation and Divorce
• Remarriage
• Death of a Family Member

CHANGES IN FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES

• Moving to a new home
• Changes in the family's financial situation
• Illness and disability
• Alcohol or other drug abuse

COPING WITH CHANGES

• Talk honestly and openly with the other family members.
• Volunteer to take on more chores and responsibilities.
• Talk to counselor, teacher, or member of the clergy.
• Seek professional help if needed.

VIOLENCE IN FAMILIES

TYPES OF ABUSE

• Physical
• Emotional
• Sexual

VICTIMS OF ABUSE

• Spouces
• Children
• Elders

SOURCES OF SUPPORT

• Family counseling services
• Support groups
• Community services, such as shelters or hotlines
• Law enforcement officials
• Faith communities