If you become interested in their world, they may become interested in yours. This caring not only develops a cohesive team but models what we want them to do with students. They do it. Materials Without good materials, the leadership family meeting may become a lecture time. With something in their hands to prepare, the meeting can become a time of mutual sharing.
Some leaders assign a book to be read.
Others use training materials. Sometimes an expert on crisis counseling or teen suicide can lead the group. The leadership family group should continue to meet after the leaders are in positions. Volunteers will need this support group to share their victories and discouragements. Skills need fine-tuning.