Module Eight

This module has been quite a journey! There is so much to consider when it comes to family—past, present, and future. The principles and lessons we dove into take time to come to fruition. Staying aware of them and continuing on that path is life giving! Take it easy on yourself and be flexible. Remember

Introduction The beautiful smiles of children bring a breath of fresh air to the world. Without their innocence and loving hearts “civilization” would be in even more trouble than it already is. There is nothing more important than protecting them. Considering children’s needs and putting their needs above our own, helps build their trust towards

Introduction How important is it for you to work at having a good relationship with the people around you? How often do we walk away or avoid moments to engage with spouses, siblings, and parents? Is it to avoid conflict? Are we too busy? Perhaps with the most important things we figure there’s plenty of

Introduction All of us have or will experience the death of a loved one. Family members, friends, and loved ones that are now suddenly taken from us can leave a deep wound and an emptiness in our lives. How do you handle death? Have you grown up in a family that openly talked about death

Introduction Some of you may not have heard the term scapegoat before. Here is a brief definition from Merriam-Webster’s dictionary. Scapegoat – A person who is unfairly blamed for something others have done. This word finds its root back with the Ancient Israelites. The sins of the people were symbolically placed upon the head of

Introduction Understanding the heritage of your family, the high points, the challenges, and some specific key moments and personalities, allows each of us to formulate and tell our stories of where we come from, where we are now, and where we are going. This connective and often disconnected thread within the family tree can bring

We all come from different family backgrounds. Some grow up in homes as the only child. Some have numerous siblings. Some children are adopted. Some grew up in the care of foster parents. Some of us had parents with addiction problems. Some of us had the perfect childhood! Just kidding. That may not exist. Whatever