1. Healthy & Dysfunctional Families

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

3. 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!

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

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

11. Healthy Family

12. 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?

13. 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?

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

15. 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

16. Dysfunctional Family

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

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

19. 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

20. Family Song Search Activity

21. 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

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