Think about a healthy relationship you have with someone in your life. Think about this person and the qualities he/she brings to your relationship. What are the qualities and characteristics that help make this relationship successful? Next, think about what this relationship brings to your life. What are the benefits? Lastly, which of these characteristics would be important in family-professional partnerships? Share your responses with your trainer, coach or administrator.

1. I’m thinking about…
    
2. Characteristics of this relationship that make it successful:
    
3. What does this relationship bring to your life? What are the benefits?
    
4. Which of the characteristics you listed above would be important in family-professional partnerships?