An Activity Book For African American Families

This book provides a solid foundation for understanding violence within the African-American community from the perspective of African Americans. It challenges existing stereotypes of African Americans and offers concrete advice on approaches that are, or might be, effective with African-American populations. The content is driven by real-world, evidence-based practices based on sound scientific foundations.

Imagine finding a coloring and activity book with a letter attached to it that read.Dear Legacy, You have kings and queens in your lineage, and the power of success is within you. Our dreams of becoming doctors, teachers, engineers, judges, and more may have been stolen - but they cannot stand in your way and steal yours! Signed, Your Ancestors ◆This mold-breaking 75-page coloring and activity book is all about unleashing the vision, confidence, and power of African American girls, boys, and teens. This multifaceted book will motivate them to aim for different occupations, inspire them with quotes from renowned African Americans, encourage them to think deeper, and teach them about their heritage.◆ FIVE SECTIONS INCLUDED Dream It: Positive, inspirational images of African Americans pursuing occupations uncommon for our race, such as business owners, entrepreneurs, judges, doctors, engineers, and more. It also includes coloring pages with special needs individuals achieving goals. Achieve It: Includes motivational quotes from past to current African American leaders paired with a coloring page to bring it to life. Work It Engaging journal pages with thought-provoking questions that each family member can complete as self-reflection. Track It: Provides an opportunity for setting goals and tracking your progress. Learn It: Activities that will help you learn about your heritage and the amazing accomplishments of African Americans past and present.

This book draws together the many complex threads that weave together to make a family. Step by step the reader is taken through systems theory, developmental theory, cultural and intergenerational influences. The book is packed with activities and case studies to give the reader a “hands on” experience of each of these approaches.

The first comprehensive text on stress and crisis management specifically tailored to courses focusing on the family Organized by stress model, this book helps readers understand the relationships among models, research, crisis prevention, and crisis management with individuals and families. Providing a balance of theory, research, hands-on applications, and intervention strategies, this innovative text presents a comprehensive overview of the field. Intended Audience Individual and Family Stress and Crises is ideal as a core text for upper division undergraduate and graduate students in courses such as Family Crisis, Family Stress & Coping, and Dysfunctions in Marriage & Family.

Family Ties: Restoring Unity in the African American Family explains how through Christ, Black families can experience wholeness by overcoming the real issues