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The 7 Habits of Successful Families™

Turbulent times demand a focus on the family.

 

The 7 Habits of Successful Families™

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Challenge

No doubt about it. We live in turbulent times, and many families are in trouble. And truth be told, strong families don't just happen. Building firm family relationships takes the combined energy, talent, desire, vision, and focus of each family member, plus a framework for applying universal, self-evident principles that enable family members to communicate their challenges and overcome them successfully together.

Solution

The 7 Habits of Successful Families workshop series is an engaging, family-strengthening program based on Stephen R. Covey's No. 1 bestsellers The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families. Workshop participants: 1) apply an "Inside-Out Approach" to problem solving and goal creation; 2) resolve differences in marriage and family relationships by creatively cooperating together; 3) establish a better work/life balance; 4) become more effective in raising emotionally healthy and empowered children; 5) employ the skills of Empathic Listening and synergy; and 6) learn to discipline and motivate children effectively.

About the Course

The 7 Habits of Successful Families workshop series consists of 12-14 hours of curriculum that can be taught in a two-day, facilitator-led workshop or in two-hour modules over a one- to two-month period. Certification is available for local leaders wanting to implement this program in their communities.

Core competencies for The 7 Habits for Successful Families include:

Core CompetenciesParticipants Will Learn to:
Habit 1
Be Proactive®
  • Take initiative
  • React less, take responsibility for their actions, and make better choices based on their values
  • Choose to stay within their Circle of Control
Habit 2
Begin With the End in Mind®
  • Set family standards together
  • Create a family motto that gives the family direction
  • Establish a family mission statement
Habit 3
Put First Things First®
  • Identify their family priorities
  • Honor the commitments they have made to their family members
  • Use an idea-filled “family calendar” to plan and schedule fun, family-engaging activities
Habit 4
Think Win-Win®
  • Think in terms of mutual benefit
  • Think interdependently and develop Win-Win Agreements
Habit 5
Listen First, Talk Second®
  • Seek first to listen with the intent to understand the thoughts and feelings of others
  • Then, seek to effectively communicate their thoughts and feelings
Habit 6
Synergize®
  • Appreciate and celebrate the differences in family members
  • Creatively cooperate with each other
Habit 7
Sharpen the Saw®
  • Build traditions that nurture the family physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually