Healthy & Dysfunctional Families

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Healthy Family

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

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

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

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

Dysfunctional Family

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

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

Abuse NOBODY DESERVES TO BE ABUSED! Many people in abusive relationships will: 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? Realize that we are all different and come from different situations. Never assume...you don’t know what is happening in someone else’s home Talk to your parents Be sensitive to others

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