Healthy Dysfunctional Families Discussion Questions n Answer all

Healthy & Dysfunctional Families

Discussion Questions n Answer all of the questions on the worksheet individually.

Family n Family – Group of people who are related by: • • n Blood Adoption Marriage Have a desire for mutual support Everyone belongs to some type of family!

Types of family structures? n What are some different types of family structures?

Family Structures n Single Parent Families n Traditional n Families Married Families Built Around Partnerships

Healthy Family n What do you think the definition of a healthy family is?

Healthy Family n Healthy Family: – Family that has all the skills needed for loving, responsible relationships

Dysfunctional Family n What do you think the definition of a dysfunctional family is?

Dysfunctional Family n Dysfunctional Family: – A family that lacks the skills to be successful and function in healthful ways. n What are some characteristics of a dysfunctional family?

Characteristics n Physical Abuse n Mental Disorders n Emotional Abuse n Abandonment n Sexual Abuse n Chemical Dependence n Neglect n Other Addictions

Healthy Family

What makes a healthy family? n Self-Respecting Behavior n Healthy Attitudes Towards Sexuality – Talk to your parents about sex – Positive body image/self-esteem n Effective Communication – Do you feel comfortable enough to talk to your parents?

What makes a healthy family? n Values – Standards, beliefs, or principles a person has – Parents need to be consistent and correspond their actions with the values they teach their children n Responsible Decision Making – Do you think before you do? – Do you know the guidelines/expectations?

Affection n Families should express their affection for one another n Examples of appropriate affection and love: – Hug – Kiss – Handshake – Words/Verbal Communication

Work Ethic n Know what your role is in your family and work hard n Help out with tasks that aren’t your responsibility if someone needs help

Dysfunctional Family

Discussion n Discuss n What with the people around you. . . are some addictions that can be harmful in a family setting?

Addictions n Eating Disorders n Shopping n Gambling n Substance Abuse n Work/Career n Exercise (Good or Bad? )

Abuse n NOBODY ABUSED! n Many will: DESERVES TO BE people in abusive relationships – Cover up the abuse – Blame themselves/Believe they deserve it – Deny that abuse is happening

Family Song Search Activity

How does this pertain to us? n Realize that we are all different and come from different situations. n Never assume. . . you don’t know what is happening in someone else’s home n Talk to your parents n Be sensitive to others

Review n What are some characteristics of a dysfunctional family? n What are some common addictions? n What are some ways to show affection? n What are values?