Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Select a group of persons who are passionate about the well being of the family with the objective of setting up an infrastructure to support the parents. It will be wise to include people who have dealt counseling set up and situations so that they may provide insight regarding planning scheduled discussion topics and activities that enhance the family.
Step2
Set up planning sessions at least twice weekly to schedule functions and activities and also to ensure unity and extensive research opportunities for the operating committee. Schedule the Happy Home Meetings involving the community at large at least once a month, so that there is consistent support without overwhelming schedules.
Step3
Select a date to commence meetings and the respective time, venue and schedule. Saturday evenings or Sunday afternoons may be options one can explore since both spouses are available and the family has had some time alone to regroup.
Step4
Find a meeting location that is neutral and will not become an individual family. These location options may include local community center buildings and institutions; a charitable organizations or local church organizations which will provide room for meetings at no cost.
Step5
Plan schedules months ahead so that you may be able to recruit the top skills in the community on given topics pertaining to the family life so that the meetings may actually inform, advice couple in with significant impact. Include diverse topics that cutter for the overall family life including topics that nurture the couple’s relationship, children, family friendship boundaries and balances and the overall family life.
Step6
Meetings schedules should have a wide variety of activities such as discussion groups, entertainment, games etc. to make them fun and encouraging. Advertise in newspapers, magazines, local public arenas and organizations that will permit the announcement. Emphasize that meetings are open to all so that everyone may feel welcome.
Step7
Beverages may be served at meetings. It is imperative that meetings and activities may be reviewed and improved occasionally. Create a sign up list to facilitate the mailing of announcements and communication with the members. If there are families with acute counseling needs, provide a local directory of local counseling agencies.