This free, online Relationship Booster will offer insight on preparing to send your child to college, and will provide strategies to ease the transition for both the student and parents. This program will feature TJ Foster, former college admissions counselor and current Associate Campus Pastor at Daystar Church, as well as HRI Director, Christine Murray, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT. The interactive program will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions to be addressed during the program.
This free, online Relationship Booster will offer information and strategies on easing K-12 school transitions for the entire family. This program will feature Dr. Karen Meadows, Professional School Counselor in Guilford County Schools, as well as HRI Director, Christine Murray, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT. The interactive program will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions to be addressed during the program.
A link to connect to the online program will be provided to all participants via email at least 24 hours before this program is scheduled to begin.
7/17/19: Relationship Booster: Healthy Relationships in Older Adulthood
This free, online Relationship Booster will offer insights on healthy relationships in older adulthood. This program will feature Evelyn Smith, Aging Program Planner with the PTRC Area Agency on Aging, as well as HRI Director, Christine Murray, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT. The interactive program will include an opportunity for participants to ask questions to be addressed during the program.
A link to connect to the online program will be provided to all participants via email at least 24 hours before this program is scheduled to begin.
Although summer is full of opportunities to engage in fun and exciting adventures, it is important to be flexible with your summer schedule and include time for relaxation. Busy and strict schedules can cause stress and conflict within families, which can hinder opportunities for connection. We recommend trying to only plan one big activity per day and making sure to set aside time to relax. By setting aside time to relax, you can avoid the added stress of feeling rushed, over-committed, and exhausted. Relaxation time is also a great opportunity for family bonding! One great way to relax in the midst of summer activities or on a family vacation is to stay in and have a family movie or game night.
Summer is the perfect time to try new things and go on exciting adventures with your family. Not only is this a great way to keep everyone engaged, but it is also a wonderful opportunity for children to explore, learn, and grow within the safety of their family. There are plenty of fun activities in Guilford County and the surrounding areas that you and your family can explore this summer! Check out our list below to help you get started with planning your next family adventure:
We encourage you to unplug and spend quality, technology free time with your family this summer! Technology can serve as a barrier to having fun and connecting with your family during your summer activities and vacations. In today’s blog post, we will be sharing some helpful tips to help you unplug and spend more face-to-face time with your family this summer!
Plan technology free activities. Planning activities that don’t require technology, such as hiking, going swimming, and playing in the park, can help you and your family unplug for a couple of hours. These activities are a great opportunity to connect with one another, while having fun and promoting healthy behaviors, such as exercise, within your family!
Set technology limits. Creating rules and setting limits about technology is key to unplugging and spending quality time with your family. Encourage your family to refrain from checking their phones and to leave other technology at home when going on vacation or when engaging in family activities over the summer. A great rule to help set limits around technology is the “inside/outside rule.” With this rule, family members can only use technology inside of the house or hotel room when on vacation. This will help your family stay in the present moment and connect with one another during family vacations. This rule can also look like designating certain times during the day as technology free, and only allowing technology use for short periods at night.
Model healthy technology behavior. An important part of setting limits around technology involves the adults in the family modeling the behavior they want to see. One way to do so is to refrain from checking text messages, emails, or working during vacations and family activities. However, we understand that sometimes it is not possible to be completely disconnected from work or personal matters, so if you do need to work or check your email/messages, try to set aside scheduled time that doesn’t interfere with family plans to do so.
We hope the tips we provided today will help you spend quality, technology free time with your family, while having lots of fun and making lasting memories!
With the school year coming to an end and summer quickly approaching, you may be thinking ahead to fun activities and vacations you will be going on with your family! Summer is a wonderful time to go on adventures, try new things, and spend quality time with your loved ones. The HRI team is especially excited about the summer, as it provides so many wonderful opportunities to create stronger connections with your family, while having lots of fun. Fun is an essential part of having healthy, happy, and safe relationships, and part of our mission at HRI is to encourage families to have fun together. Throughout the next week, we will be sharing tips to help your family have a summer full of fun, while also building your relationships and creating a strong foundation for a happy and healthy family!
