Family Effectiveness Training

What You Will Learn

  • How to talk to your children so that they will listen to you
  • How to listen to your children so they feel genuinely
    understood
  • How to resolve conflicts and problems in your family so
    that no one loses and problems stay solved-even
    conflicts between adults
  • A simple method for troubleshooting family problems and
    knowing which skills to use to solve them
  • How these skills can be used with children of all ages-
    from infants, to toddlers, to teenagers

How You and Your Family Will Benefit

  • Your children will feel free to discuss their problems and
    concerns with you instead of withdrawing
  • They will learn self-discipline, self-control and an inner
    sense of personal responsibility
  • The whole family will learn how to work with each other
    instead of against each other
  • You'll experience fewer angry outbursts and more
    problem-solving
  • Everyone can participate in rule-setting so all will feel
    motivated to comply with the rules
  • Fewer power struggles, less tension, less resentment-
    more fun, more peace, more love

How the Program Works

A Study Guide shows you exactly how to proceed through the
program. On the video, Dr. Gordon guides you through nine
sessions that feature families demonstrating the skills in action.
Parents use the F.E.T. Adult Resource Books to do skill
practice exercises and short readings. Kids over 12 may also
participate using the Young Adult Resource Book. An audio
tape features learning tips from Dr. Gordon and real-life
examples of the skills in use.


Family Effectiveness Training