Applying Life Skills ©2010

Chapter 10: Family Challenges

Chapter Summaries

Every family faces changes and challenges. Some unexpected changes in the family can create a crisis that may affect family members in different ways. Abuse can harm any member of a family, including a spouse, children, and others in the household. There are positive strategies you can use to handle changes and challenges. Although most families can deal with changes and issues, outside help is sometimes necessary and is usually helpful.

Every family faces changes and challenges. Some unexpected changes in the family can create a crisis that may affect family members in different ways. Abuse can harm any member of a family, including a spouse, children, and others in the household. There are positive strategies you can use to handle changes and challenges. Although most families can deal with changes and issues, outside help is sometimes necessary and is usually helpful.