This worksheet defines the characteristics of a happy home as Rules, Rewards, Responsibilities, and Rituals. It suggests establishing these at a family meeting and provides a chart for a family to determine the rules as well as the rewards for following them and the consequences for breaking them. (0323, family therapy)
This worksheet was developed to help families develop better communication skills. It describes the LUV technique which teaches family members to Listen, Understand, and Validate. It encourages the use of I-Messages and compliments and discourages negative communication like put-downs and criticism. A chart is provided to keep track of how family members use these tools at a family meeting. (0323, communication, family therapy)
This worksheet for parents covers the basic behavior modification technique of praising appropriate behavior and ignoring minor problems. The worksheet includes a list of phrases that can be used for praising good behavior and a chart for parents to keep track of when they use praise as a positive reinforcement technique. (0223, behavior modification, parenting)
Created by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, this workbook provides stories, coloring activities, dialogues, and other activities to help children learn about basic emotions. (0223, emotions, emotional intelligence, depression, worries)
This chart asks children to plan activities with one or more friends. It also asks them to think about the best time for the activity and how they will invite the other child. (0223, social skills, friend-making, friends)