Activity Four
(ages 11 - 13)

Key points

Families can work together to solve problems

Before you begin the activity

Look at the activity sheet from the last session (Family Feelings). Family members have identified times when they feel happy, worried, upset, angry, stressed and unable to cope. Discuss statements made by other family members, especially if there are similar statements made by two or more family members and also things you may not have known about other family members.

eg	"It's nice that watering the garden makes you feel happy, Mum."
	"I didn't know that you feel stressed before an exam, Helen."

Activity

This activity has been designed to involve everyone in the home. Using the suggestions in Our Family Support System, and strategies of your own, complete Our Family Agreement. The family agreement can remind family members of ways they can support one another.

a) Read these and add any of your own ideas.

b) Discuss the ideas and complete the captions on Our Family Agreement with family, friends or members of your group.

Please design it to meet your needs.

When you have finished the activity

Encourage all family members to contribute suggestions and to sign the agreement. This will help them to feel ownership of it.

Put your completed activity sheet on display as agreed between you.