PREPARING FOR THE DRUG FREE YEARS

Topic

Parenting

Program Summary

A five-session program that empowers parents of children aged 9 - 12 to reduce the risk that their children will develop drug problems, including alcohol, all forms of tobacco, inhalants and any legal and illegal substances. Parents learn specific strategies to improve their effectiveness in promoting healthy behaviors in their children and to reduce risks connected with teen health and behavior problems.
~Session One - Getting Started: How to Prevent Drug Abuse in Your Family
~Session Two - Setting Guidelines: Developing Healthy Beliefs and Clear Standards
~Session Three - Avoiding Trouble: How to Say No to Drugs
~Session Four - Managing Conflict: How to Control and Express Anger
~Session Five - Involving Everyone: How to Strengthen Family Bonds

Includes summary of information of each session, session worksheets, suggested family meeting agendas, family meeting worksheets, ideas for family activities that reinforce session goals.

Length

57 min.

Recommended Audience

Families with children in grades four through seven

Publication Date

2000 Developmental Research and Programs, Inc.; © 1988

Risk Factors Addressed

Family management problems; family conflict; favorable parental attitudes and involvement in the problem behavior.

Protective Factors Addressed

Healthy beliefs and clear standards; bonding; opportunities for involvement; skills for successful involvement.

Library Location

Beacon