Our Communities Rely On The Strength Of The Family

The strength of the family plays a vital role as the building blocks for the community producing a safer, healthier and more secure environment to live in. As a direct result of stronger families equal stronger communities leading to create stronger nations.

The network of support in the relationships we have with one another within the family are not a luxury but a vital necessity. Humans are social beings needing the connection with one another for strength, support, knowledge & understanding, love and security amongst other reasons. We thrive in healthy family relationships.

What can we do to achieve strong families?

Children need to feel secure in a family and loved so that they can develop and grow in confidence.

Respect, love and honour our mothers and fathers.

Support one another. Be there for each other during the tough times as well as in the good times.

When families are a close knit unit it’s easier to achieve conflict resolutions.

Have open and honest communication.

Respect each other’s space.

Be patient with one another, especially with small children who are still growing and learning.

Get together with the extended family as often as possible.

This week we can consider doing the following:

• Reconnect with family members we’ve lost touch with.
• Spend quality time with family
• Make amends with family members we are having conflict with
• Help a family member with odd jobs
• Invite family over to share a meal, have a family BYO barbeque or picnic out at a local park
• Visit family

By aifc Admin

Sources:

Good Family Relationships – How To Build Them  – Raising Children Network

National Families Week 2017

Where to Find Help

Talk to your doctor who can point you in the right direction.

Visit CCAA to search for a Christian counsellor near you.

Visit ACA to search for a counsellor near you.

Free 24/7 Counselling Services

Lifeline on 13 11 14

Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800

MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978

Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467

Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36

Headspace on 1800 650 890

Studying at aifc

Have you thought about counselling?   It’s a great opportunity to learn how you can extend God’s love and grace to the hurting out in the community and help support families.

For those who would like to enrol in aifc’s accredited Christian counselling courses we have two intakes per year for courses commencing around the following months:

At The beginning of each year in February.

Mid-Year courses commence in July.

Enrolments open approximately 3 months prior the courses commencing. Enquire now by filling out the form with your details to receive course information by email.

Note: A Masters course in Christian counselling will be introduced in 2018.

Contact aifc Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm with your enquiries on 6242 5111 or toll free on 1300 721 397