Family

Encourages taking responsibility for one's actions and choices. This helps individuals avoid violent, addictive and self-harming behaviours and make positive choices leading to self-sufficiency (e.g., pursuing education, securing employment).

Focuses on defining family values and creating a family mission statement. A shared vision and clear values create a more cohesive and supportive family environment, making violence, addictions and self-harm less likely. Shared goals also motivate families to work towards self-sufficiency.

​Teaches prioritizing important activities, including family time. Strong family relationships, developed through prioritizing family time, is a buffer against violence, addictions and self-harm providing emotional support crucial for self-reliance.

Promotes cooperation and mutual respect. These are pivotal for resolving conflicts peacefully, thereby reducing the likelihood of violence, addictions and self-harm. Win-win approaches also facilitate cooperation towards shared goals that lead to independence.

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Emphasizes effective communication. Open communication helps prevent misunderstandings that may escalate into violence, addictions  and self-harm. Effective communication skills are also essential for navigating challenges and building support networks for self-sufficiency.

Focuses on working together creatively. This promotes teamwork and collaboration, strengthening family bonds and making the family more resilient to stress that can lead to violence, addictions and self-harm.Working together also yields creative solutions to challenges in pursuing interdependence.

Promotes self-care and continuous improvement. Individuals who prioritize their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being are better equipped to manage stress, resolve conflicts constructively, and avoid violent, addictive and self-harm behaviour. Self-care also improves overall functioning, contributing to self-sufficiency.