Whole Family Approach

WHY DO THIS?

Focusing on where you’re at today in five key areas offers important insights and can give you a greater sense of control over where you aim to go next.

This activity is based on the ‘Bridge to Self Sufficiency’ framework developed by EmPath.

RELEVANCE TO THE WHOLE FAMILY APPROACH?

Taking a comprehensive, holistic approach toward mobility can create a realistic understanding of the interdependencies required for big change to take root.

Instructions

Review the bridge framework provided in order to understand each area and level.

Now, note where you believe you are today in each of the five “areas” (i.e. Family Stability, Well-being, Financial Management, Education & Training, and Employment & Career). Use the provided worksheet and write it in the left circles (solid line).

Remember, there’s no right answer. Be compassionate and honest with yourself. 
Reflect on what you’re feeling.  
Note what’s coming up for you, this activity might feel revealing and a little vulnerable.

‍‍How do you feel writing this down?  
What patterns are you noticing?‍
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Think about what your next step in each of the five areas might be. Noting this information might also feel revealing and a little vulnerable.
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What does growth and progress look like for you?  How long might it take?  
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‍Capture your responses on the worksheet (in the circles with dotted-lines)?
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‍Now, take a moment to acknowledge the courage it took to write all of this down.  
We are all at different stages in our journeys, and the first step to making change is often simply acknowledging where you’re at, and where you’d like to go.