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Ec04-468 When Words Are Used As Weapons: Verbal Abuse (Part 1 Of A Four Part Series), Kathy Bosch
Ec04-468 When Words Are Used As Weapons: Verbal Abuse (Part 1 Of A Four Part Series), Kathy Bosch
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." Do you remember hearing or saying this when you were a child? How much wiser people become as they mature into adulthood and realize that words can indeed be weapons; words can hurt very much. Why would someone who supposedly loves another say things to make a partner feel sick inside, betrayed and confused? Those who are verbally abused often think they may have caused the abuse or are at fault. Some even believe the terrible things said about them may be true. But they're not. The …
Nf00-440 Creating A Strong Family: Appreciation And Affection: Developing An Emotional Bond, John Defrain
Nf00-440 Creating A Strong Family: Appreciation And Affection: Developing An Emotional Bond, John Defrain
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This NebFact discusses how strong families show appreciation and affection to build emotional bonds.
G98-1345 Family Asset Mapping, Herbert G. Lingren
G98-1345 Family Asset Mapping, Herbert G. Lingren
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
All families have assets. Strengthening them is critical for a healthy family life. This NebGuide presents several opportunities for doing that.
The Family Relationship Bank Account
Successful family living requires two bank accounts: a financial account, which allows the purchase of goods and services, and a relationship account, which promotes sustainability, bonding and togetherness. When assets are many and the account balance is large, there is enough "money" to meet the relational demands that exist between couples, the family demands of raising children and the social demands of living in a community. At other times, when withdrawals are high, or …