Anita is the type of girl any man would want – almost perfect – charming, smart, loving, laughable. We have been good friends over the years and on her graduation day we decided to shoot along with her family. Spending time with them was over the moon, we laughed and enjoyed our session so much. Healthy family should be the right terms to describe them.
In our busy lives we need to make time for the things that promote family well-being. Positive and fun interactions can get squeezed out when we are all on the run. Most of our time can be taken up working. It can all be rather exhausting.
However, what do we really value about our families? These are the people who are most important to us, closest to us. This is where we learn to relate to others, work together, get what we want, deal with conflict and emotions. As a family we need, care and love one another. We can show this through the words, deeds and actions.
Healthy family always:
1. Make time for talking and listening
2. Show affection, encouragement and appreciation
3. Accept differences in each person
4. Share chores and the power
5. Make time for family
6. Commitment – Put the well-being of your family as a first priority. Show loyalty.
7. Resilience – able to withstand setbacks and crises with a positive attitude, and shared values and beliefs help them cope with challenges.
After the session, I really do take the time to think about my family, am I getting the best from them and, more importantly are they getting the best from me.
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