Think about a relationship that you value (e.g., with a family member, a significant other, a friend, or a colleague), and list the characteristics of that relationship that make it successful. Which of these characteristics would be important in family-professional partnerships? Share your responses with your trainer, coach, or administrator.

1. Think about a relationship that you value (e.g., with a family member, a significant other, a friend, or a colleague), and write it below.
    
2. List several characteristics of that relationship that make it successful.
    
3. Which of these characteristics would be important in family-professional partnerships?