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THEO

To Honor Each Other
Ages 18 plus (Adults)

Objective: To provide support and resources for adults who have siblings with FASD, focusing on emotional well-being, relationship building, and advocacy.

  • Enhanced Emotional Well-Being: Adults will receive support and resources to better manage the emotional challenges that come with having a sibling with FASD. By focusing on their own emotional well-being, they will learn strategies to cope with stress, reduce burnout, and maintain a healthier state of mind, which is essential for long-term caregiving and personal balance.

  • Strengthened Relationships: The curriculum will provide tools and techniques for building and maintaining strong, healthy relationships with their sibling and other family members. By improving communication and understanding, adults will be able to foster more supportive and positive family dynamics, leading to a more cohesive and connected family unit.

  • Empowerment Through Advocacy: Adults will be empowered to effectively advocate for their sibling with FASD, as well as for themselves. They will learn how to navigate complex systems, secure necessary resources, and ensure that their sibling’s needs are met, all while balancing their own personal and professional responsibilities.

  • Improved Coping and Resilience: The curriculum will offer strategies to build resilience, enabling adults to handle the ongoing challenges of supporting a sibling with FASD. This resilience will help them manage their caregiving role more effectively, ensuring they can continue to provide support without compromising their own well-being.

  • Comprehensive Support System: By participating in this program, adults will develop a stronger support network, both within their family and in the broader community. This network will be a vital resource, providing emotional support, practical advice, and shared experiences, helping them navigate the complexities of their sibling’s condition with greater confidence and ease.​

Each week includes a live session, directed independent learning, a family activity, self-care practices, and reflection journaling.

Week 1

Understanding FASD and Family Dynamics

Intended Outcome: Adults gain a comprehensive understanding of FASD and its impact on family dynamics.

 

  • Provides a framework for better supporting their sibling and addressing family dynamics.

  • Adults become more empathetic and prepared to advocate for their sibling.

  • Adults understand how FASD affects their sibling’s behavior and needs throughout life.

Week 2

​Emotional Awareness and Mindfulness

Intended Outcome: Adults build emotional resilience to handle the demands of supporting a sibling with FASD.

 

  • Helps adults maintain emotional balance and avoid burnout.

  • Adults become better at managing their emotions, leading to a more stable approach to caregiving.

  • Adults gain insight into how their emotions impact their caregiving role.

Week 3

​Building Empathy and Compassion

Intended Outcome: Adults improve communication and relationship-building skills to strengthen family bonds.

 

  • Helps adults navigate difficult conversations and build stronger relationships with their sibling.

  • Adults become more effective communicators and empathetic family members.

  • Adults understand how to maintain healthy relationships despite challenges.

Week 4

​Family Communication Skills

Intended Outcome: Adults learn to balance career and family responsibilities while improving communication with family members.

 

  • Helps adults manage multiple responsibilities and maintain strong family connections.

  • Adults become more effective in balancing work and family life.

  • Adults understand the importance of clear communication in managing family and career demands.

Week 5

​Technology Use and Online Safety

Intended Outcome: Adults learn to use technology responsibly and guide their sibling in safe online behaviors.

 

  • Helps adults manage their own and their sibling’s technology use to ensure safety and productivity.

  • Adults become more aware of online risks and how to mitigate them for themselves and their sibling.

  • Adults recognize the importance of online safety and responsible technology use in caregiving.

Week 6

​Grief, Loss, and Emotional Processing

Intended Outcome: Adults learn to address and process complex emotions related to grief and loss, particularly in the context of caregiving.

 

  • Helps adults manage the emotional toll of caregiving and family responsibilities.

  • Adults become more skilled at processing grief and loss, leading to improved emotional well-being.

  • Adults recognize the importance of addressing grief and loss to maintain emotional balance and effective caregiving.

Week 7

​Self-Care and Practices

Intended Outcome: Adults learn to handle complex family relationships and manage stress effectively.

 

  • Helps adults navigate family dynamics and reduce stress.

  • Adults become more skilled at managing stress and maintaining emotional balance.

  • Adults understand how stress impacts their role as a caregiver.

Week 8

​Choosing Trust

Intended Outcome: Adults understand the significance of trust in maintaining strong family relationships and supporting their sibling.

 

  • Provides strategies for building and maintaining trust, which is crucial in caregiving and family roles.

  • Adults become more intentional about fostering trust with their sibling and within the family.

  • Adults recognize that trust is foundational for effective caregiving and maintaining family harmony.

Week 9

​​​Building Self-Advocacy Skills

​Intended Outcome: Adults design a self-care routine and focus on personal growth while advocating for their sibling.

 

  • Helps adults balance their advocacy role with personal well-being.

  • Adults become more effective in advocating for their sibling while maintaining their own growth.

  • Adults recognize the importance of balancing self-care with advocacy.

Week 10

Conflict Resolution

Intended Outcome: Adults learn advocacy techniques and improve their conflict resolution skills.

 

  • Helps adults resolve family conflicts and advocate for their sibling effectively.

  • Adults become more effective in managing conflicts and advocating within various systems.

  • Adults understand how to navigate conflicts while ensuring their sibling’s needs are met.

Week 11

Building Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, and Coping Skills

Intended Outcome: Adults understand resilience in the context of family dynamics and develop strategies for maintaining emotional strength.

 

  • Helps adults build the resilience needed to support their sibling while maintaining their own well-being.

  • Adults become more resilient and capable of handling the demands of caregiving.

  • Adults recognize the importance of resilience in managing family dynamics and caregiving responsibilities.

Week 12

Social Skills and Peer Dynamics

Intended Outcome: Adults navigate complex family relationships and strengthen their support networks.

 

  • Helps adults build stronger relationships and create a reliable support system.

  • Adults become more connected and supported within their family and community.

  • Adults understand the importance of peer and family support in managing caregiving roles.

Week 13

Designing a Support Network

Intended Outcome: Adults identify signs of stress and learn to manage burnout.

 

  • Helps prevent burnout and maintain a stable caregiving role.

  • Adults become more balanced and capable of handling caregiving demands.

  • Adults recognize the importance of managing their own stress to better support their sibling.

Week 14

Personal Growth and Future Planning

Intended Outcome: Adults consider long-term personal and family goals and create strategies for achieving them.

 

  • Helps adults balance personal ambitions with caregiving responsibilities.

  • Adults become more focused on their long-term goals and how to achieve them.

  • Adults understand the importance of planning for both personal growth and family responsibilities.

Week 15

​Celebration and Reflection

Intended Outcome: Adults reflect on their journey, celebrate their growth, and plan for continued personal and family support.

 

  • Reinforces the importance of ongoing growth and the positive impact of their efforts.

  • Adults feel empowered and motivated to continue supporting their sibling and themselves.

  • Adults recognize the value of reflection and celebration in sustaining long-term caregiving and personal growth.

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