Family crisis can come in many different forms. It might be death of a loved one. A premature, or special needs baby joins the family. A child or spouse is abused. All of these events can be very difficult and usually life changing. For many of these events we cant predict when they are going to happen, and we also cant prevent most of them from happening either. So what can we do? As humans we like to be able to have control, and when life takes an unexpected turn we tend to not know what to do and it takes a negative toll on us and our families.
But there is something we can do!
We can prepare. Family crisis can do one of three things. 1. Pull a family apart 2. Family relations stay the same (unlikely) 3. Brings the family closer together. The 3rd option is of course what we want. But how do we achieve that? Do we wait for the crisis to happen and then just hope things turn out for the best? No. Preparation starts long before the crisis appears. Here are some ideas to do as a family.
-have family dinner as often as possible (4-5 times/week)
-practice open and honest communication between family members
-serve one another
These are just a few ideas, but there are many more. One thing you could do is discuss with your family, in a family council, how you might be able to strengthen your family ties (immediate and extended) so that you can be better prepared for trials. And then set goals and work on them. Families are important and we don't want to let the natural trials of life tear us apart. Make your family a priority.
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