Chapter 1 Learning About You
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Objectives j t
After studying this lesson, you will be able to
• define challenge, crisis, unity, solution, family council, conflict, conflict resolution,
mediator, compromise, family counseling agency, shelter, hot line, and support group.
„ list some challenges of families.
„ describe how challenges affect family members differently.
„ explain the conflict resolution process.
„ apply communication skills in finding solutions to disagreements.
„ identify sources of help for family challenges.
Key K Terms e
challenge: a demanding or difficult task or situation that can be a source of distress.
crisis: affects the functioning of a family.
unity: a state of being in agreement, not being divided.
solution: an answer to a problem.
family council: an informal meeting to talk about issues concerning family members.
conflict: a disagreement between two or more people.
conflict resolution: the process of finding a solution to a disagreement.
mediator: a person not involved in the conflict, but helps settle the conflict.
compromise: an agreement in a conflict in which both sides are willing to give
up a little of what they wanted.
family counseling agency: a group that works with family members to help
them deal with changes and challenges.
shelter: a place that offers housing and food to people who have nowhere else
to go.
hot line: a telephone service that offers immediate information to people who
need help.
support group: a group of people with a similar challenge who provide
support and help each other cope.
Study the Key Terms by completing crossword puzzles,
matching activities, and e-flash cards at the website.
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Section 1-6
Strengthening Families