The Family Constitution
This seminar leads the couple and family through the process of understanding and developing a family constitution.
The constitution helps bring warmth back to the family after a conflict and helps families to stay on course to their goal as a family. We believe the family constitution is the single most important thing a family can do to provide strength, direction, and stability in a home. It helps a family work together with a clear vision, purpose, and goal.
Gary
Smalley, who developed this tool, has given Eagle Family Ministries
permission to teach this concept. It is a written listing of the most important
things you and your family want out of your relationships every day. It
objectifies your feelings and needs, and it sets guidelines for your family. It
is a tremendous tool for training and disciplining children. Gary
Smalley says:
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It brings the family into unity.
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It follows the pattern of Christ and His Church.
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It reduces prolonged arguments.
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It forces honorable communication.
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It provides greater security in the home.
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It provides reminders of a family’s most important values and rules.
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It allows a family to prioritize its values.
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It can reduce stress and bring greater relaxation.
