Collaboration In the Community
vs. antagonism
Understanding others to effectively work with them
To practice Collaboration, I will: 
- Support the goals of the group
- Be a team player and pull my share of the load
- Help others be successful
- Genuinely listen to other’s opinions and needs
- Recognize and appreciate the contributions of others
Collaboration in the Home
When family members Collaborate, they can learn from each other, share their experiences, and strengthen relationships. By working together towards a common goal, family members feel valued and learn to appreciate the contribution of others. Working Collaboratively can lead to improved communication, increased trust, more profound respect, and a stronger sense of family identity.
Families who use Collaboration to find solutions when problems arise can build resilience and problem-solving skills. They learn to support each other and to bounce back from setbacks. Collaborating to solve problems, they learn to listen to each other’s ideas and compromise. When family members feel like they belong and that their contributions are valued, they tend to experience lower stress levels and a positive impact on physical and mental health.
How can you use Collaboration to create a more supportive home environment?
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use with the family or within community organizations
to teach the Character Quality of Collaboration.
The following activities are related to dates this month and can relate to any character quality or good character in general.
November Character All Month
See NationalToday, Checkiday and Happy Days 365 for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month. 1 Extra Mile Day How will you go above and beyond on #ExtraMileDay? You are an agent of #Change no matter how small the action. #Generosity ...
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday with a focus on Gratefulness. This Thanksgiving, post a whiteboard, chalkboard, or poster board where those gathered for Thanksgiving can write public statements of what they are grateful for this year. Leave it where anyone can...
World Kindness Day Nov. 13
Create a calendar for the rest of this month all the way to the end of December. Have the family come up with ideas for kindness for every day until the end of the year. You can use the calendar to identify what you should be doing that day, or you can treat...
Our other Pillars have resources that can be used in a community or family setting.
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Activities
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Curriculum Connections
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Teambuilding
Power Up with Character
Interview Questions
Adult Business Books
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Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
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Prayer and Reflections
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