Discover your family’s strengths and
learn to build on them. Work with
others to face your challenges, make
choices and meet your goals.
This program is provided through the
support of the following:
[List your partners here]
Comments from program participants:
I have learned how to communicate
clearly and how to respect others.
Building
Strong
Families
I was able to name my stressors and
confront them and change them.
This program should be given again.
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University Outreach and Extension does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or
status as a Vietnam-era veteran in
employment or programs.
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Building Strong Families
Date: [Insert information here]
Session Topics
[Insert your topic sessions, dates, and
short info here. See the next page for
ideas to insert. Examples follow.]
Registration Form
Name
Address
Time:
Family Strengths
Tuesday, October 3, 2000
Place:
What are your family’s unique
strengths?
How can you build upon them?
Managing Stress
Tuesday, October 17, 2000
What causes stress in families?
How can you reduce stress?
About the Program
Fun, informative sessions
Door prizes
Phone #
Number of adults attending
Cost of program [Insert cost]
Registration is due [Insert date]
Child care will be provided.
Must be requested in advance.
Child care
Yes 
No 
Number of children
Names and ages
Refreshments
Return to
For more information, please contact:
[Insert your information here]
[Insert address here]
Building Strong Families Session Topic Names
and Sample Descriptions
Family Strengths
Want to help your family get stronger?
What are your family’s unique strengths?
How can you build upon them?
Communicating
Want to get your message heard?
How does nonverbal language play a part in communicating?
Learn how to break down barriers in family communication.
Managing Stress
Feeling stressed out?
What causes stress in families?
How can you reduce stress?
Child Self-Care
Kids home alone?
How can you tell when your child is ready to stay home alone?
Plan and create home alone and safety rules for your household.
Food and Fitness
Need some extra energy?
Learn simple, practical ways to lower fat and increase intake of fruits and vegetables.
What do food labels tell you?
How can exercise help you?
Working
Want to get ahead at work?
What do employer’s expect in today’s work world?
What do workers expect?
How can you ensure employment success?
Go For It!
What’s your dream?
Take SMART steps!
Set and write person and family goals.
Positive Discipline
In touch with your kids?
What is your parenting style?
Learn positive discipline and guidance strategies to influence children’s behavior.
Money Matters
What’s your money style?
What resources do you have?
Where does your money go?
Balancing Responsibilities
Too much to do?
Identify contributing causes for lack of balance in your life.
Learn strategies and solutions to put balance back in your family’s life.
Consumer Beware
Swindlers calling?
Why are consumers vulnerable?
Learn warning signs of frauds and scams and what you can do to avoid them.
Healthy House
Something in the air?
Have you checked your house for pollutants?
Understand the potential health effects for your family.
Create a healthy home.
Kids and Self-Esteem
Kids feel special?
How do family members see themselves?
How can you help yourself and your children achieve healthy self-esteem?