We have ordered a copy for each of our sites and will send them on when they arrive. We have added a new page to our web site for evaluation information and resources. Commitment binds family members together and may act as the foundation for the other five family strengths. Committed family members consider the family their first priority and invest a great deal of time and energy in each other. Communication in healthy families entails discussing major as well as trivial issues.
Discussions are often task oriented and members are often intent on problem solving.
The communication patterns in strong families are characterized by factors like understanding the other person's view and breaking down problems into logical components. Members of strong families enjoy time with one another. They engage in activities such as eating together, household chores, outdoor recreation, and church. Religion or spiritual wellness is important in many strong families. The authors describe it as a unifying force that promotes sharing, love, and compassion.