Concurrent Session:
The Bounty of SRV for Young Families: Baby steps and low-hanging fruit guiding family focus back to the ordinary good things of life

Crucial to young children and families accessing the Good Things of Life are early, positive experiences, grounded in a confidence that ordinary pathways are best. Unfortunately, many parents and family members only learn about concepts like social devaluation, positive introduction, and building a good life through valued roles later in life, when other mindsets are well engrained, and it is harder to take first steps and make significant life path changes. At Durham Family Resources, these challenges are addressed by intentionally using SRV theory to underpin the work in building relationships with young families. This presentation will highlight the methods which start with and always return to a robust understanding of the CVA of valued childhood and family experiences offering constant, teachable guidance along the way.

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By sharing real stories of success and ongoing challenges from their work with young families, the presenters will discuss the resilience of families, their wisdom in tough times, and their vision for developing future family leaders.