Positive Family Dynamics

Positive Family Dynamics

Author: Dawn Cooperrider Dole

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780971231290

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This book contains 56 appreciative questions designed to increase learning, listening, and positive dynamics in a family. Its imaginative questions, exercises, and positive spirit create a simple yet powerful method for helping families discover hidden reserves of strength and inspired opportunities for better living.


Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society

Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society

Author: Silton, Nava R.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-02-08

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 1522524053

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As society changes and develops, personal relationships can be significantly affected by evolving cultures. By examining amorous and familial bonds in the present era, a comprehensive understanding of relationship formation and development can be established. Family Dynamics and Romantic Relationships in a Changing Society provides a thorough examination of the types of emotional relationships that different cultures participate in. Highlighting innovative topics across a range of relevant areas such as LGBTQ relationships, long-distance relationships, interracial dating, and parental techniques, this publication is an ideal resource for all academicians, students, librarians, and researchers interested in discovering more about social and emotional interactions within human relationships.


Parenting Matters

Parenting Matters

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2016-11-21

Total Pages: 525

ISBN-13: 0309388570

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Decades of research have demonstrated that the parent-child dyad and the environment of the familyâ€"which includes all primary caregiversâ€"are at the foundation of children's well- being and healthy development. From birth, children are learning and rely on parents and the other caregivers in their lives to protect and care for them. The impact of parents may never be greater than during the earliest years of life, when a child's brain is rapidly developing and when nearly all of her or his experiences are created and shaped by parents and the family environment. Parents help children build and refine their knowledge and skills, charting a trajectory for their health and well-being during childhood and beyond. The experience of parenting also impacts parents themselves. For instance, parenting can enrich and give focus to parents' lives; generate stress or calm; and create any number of emotions, including feelings of happiness, sadness, fulfillment, and anger. Parenting of young children today takes place in the context of significant ongoing developments. These include: a rapidly growing body of science on early childhood, increases in funding for programs and services for families, changing demographics of the U.S. population, and greater diversity of family structure. Additionally, parenting is increasingly being shaped by technology and increased access to information about parenting. Parenting Matters identifies parenting knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with positive developmental outcomes in children ages 0-8; universal/preventive and targeted strategies used in a variety of settings that have been effective with parents of young children and that support the identified knowledge, attitudes, and practices; and barriers to and facilitators for parents' use of practices that lead to healthy child outcomes as well as their participation in effective programs and services. This report makes recommendations directed at an array of stakeholders, for promoting the wide-scale adoption of effective programs and services for parents and on areas that warrant further research to inform policy and practice. It is meant to serve as a roadmap for the future of parenting policy, research, and practice in the United States.


Positive Relationships

Positive Relationships

Author: Sue Roffey

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-11-11

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9400721471

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Relationships are at the heart of our lives; at home with our families, with our friends, in schools and colleges, with colleagues at the workplace and in our diverse communities. The quality of these relationships determines our individual well-being, how well we learn, develop and function, our sense of connectedness with others and the health so society. This unique volume brings together authorities from across the world to write about how relationships might be enhanced in all these different areas of our lives. It also explores how to address the challenges involved in establishing and maintaining positive relationships. This evidence-based book, primarily grounded in the science of positive psychology, is valuable for academics, especially psychologists and professionals, working in the field of well-being.


Family Routines and Rituals

Family Routines and Rituals

Author: Barbara H. Fiese

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780300116960

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While family life has conspicuously changed in the past fifty years, it would be a mistake to conclude that family routines and rituals have lost their meaning. In this book Barbara H. Fiese, a clinical and developmental psychologist, examines how the practices of diverse family routines and the meanings created through rituals have evolved to meet the demands of today’s busy families. She discusses and integrates various research literatures and draws on her own studies to show how family routines and rituals influence physical and mental health, translate cultural values, and may even be used therapeutically. Looking at a range of family activities from bedtime stories to special holiday meals, Fiese relates such occasions to significant issues including parenting competence, child adjustment, and relational well-being. She concludes by underscoring the importance of flexible approaches to family time to promote healthier families and communities.


Family Dynamics: Creating a Healthy and Happy Home Environment

Family Dynamics: Creating a Healthy and Happy Home Environment

Author: Gracelyn G. Glover

Publisher: Book Lovers HQ

Published: 2024-07-11

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13:

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Transform your home into a sanctuary of love, trust, and happiness with "Family Dynamics: Creating a Healthy and Happy Home Environment." This essential guide provides proven strategies to enhance family relationships and foster a nurturing environment for every member. Packed with practical advice, research-based insights, and real-life examples, this book is your roadmap to building a harmonious family life. Discover the keys to effective communication, the foundation of any strong family dynamic. Learn how to cultivate trust and respect, crucial elements that create a safe and reliable family structure. Explore positive parenting techniques that support your child's development and strengthen the parent-child bond. Address common sibling challenges and foster lifelong connections among your children. "Family Dynamics" also tackles the inevitable stress and conflicts that arise in family life, offering techniques to manage stress effectively and resolve conflicts constructively. Prioritize emotional and physical health with strategies that promote well-being and resilience. Create a positive home environment that balances routine, structure, and creativity, ensuring a peaceful and joyful family atmosphere. What you will find in this book: - Effective communication techniques - Strategies for building trust and respect - Positive parenting tips - Insights into enhancing sibling relationships - Stress management and conflict resolution tools - Emotional and physical health tips - Ideas for creating a supportive home environment - Ways to build a lasting family legacy Embrace the journey towards a healthier, happier home environment. "Family Dynamics: Creating a Healthy and Happy Home Environment" equips you with the tools and knowledge to cultivate a family life filled with love, support, and joy. Start transforming your family dynamics today!


Donor Family Matters

Donor Family Matters

Author: Wendy Kramer

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-30

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780578633374

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This is the story of Wendy Kramer and her donor-conceived child, Ryan, who eventually found his biological father and 19 half-siblings. Wendy and Ryan created the Donor Sibling Registry, the world's largest platform for mutual-consent contact of sperm, egg, and embryo donors, donor-conceived children and adults, and their parents.


Circumplex Model

Circumplex Model

Author: David Olson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-23

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 1317773632

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This functional new volume introduces professionals to the Circumplex Model of Family Systems--one of the most respected and widely used approaches of its kind in family studies. Internationally known scholar/practitioners in the marriage and family therapy field demonstrate how the model can be used to assess couple and family dynamics and plan treatment interventions. They extend the use of the Circumplex Model for treating problem families using a range of clinical interventions at both the family level and broader social system level--including specific treatment populations--sex offenders, juvenile delinquents, truants, and multi-problem families. Designed as a multidisciplinary resource, this authoritative and accurate volume will assist social workers, psychologists, pastoral counselors, family therapists, and other mental health professionals who work with individuals in a family treatment context.


Introduction to Family Processes

Introduction to Family Processes

Author: Randal D. Day

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0805840389

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Written for undergraduate level courses on family processes, family studies, introduction to the family, family communication, and dynamics of the family, this thoroughly class-tested new edition examines what is known about what goes on "behind closed doors" in families. Introduction to Family Processes, 4/e introduces the reader to the family processes approach--strategies and daily sequences of behavior used by family members to achieve goals. The family processes approach focuses on how families work, think, and interact; the Inner Family; and the dynamics among its members. Features of this Fourth Edition include: *Textbook and Student Workbook in one volume! Introduction to Family Processes, Fourth Edition is filled with writing activities and designed with enough space to complete the activities directly on the page. *Chapter Activities help reinforce concepts learned before moving on to the next concept. These activities are short essay responses to reinforce writing practice and critical thinking skills. *Journal Activities strengthen the students' connection to the material covered as they reflect, record, and revisit their own thoughts and opinions on guided journal exercises. *Spotlight on Research. These boxed features highlight valuable research studies. Once research is presented, students are then asked to reflect and respond. *Principle Boxes highlight specific principles relevant to chapter material and can be used as a study reference or to launch class activities/discussions. *Real families presented in case studies make the data and research come to life. *Each chapter opens with Chapter Outlines and concludes with Chapter Summary, Study Questions, and a Key Terms List.


Handbook of Dynamics in Parent-Child Relations

Handbook of Dynamics in Parent-Child Relations

Author: Leon Kuczynski

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 9780761923640

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This handbook provides an interdisciplinary perspective on theory, research and methodology on dynamic processes in parent-child relations. It focuses on cognitive, behavioural and relational processes that govern immediate parent-child interactions and long-term relationships.