A.    S1R1-Welcome & Disclosure
B.    S1R2-Goals and Objectives
C.    Expanded Syllabus
D.    Course Calendar
E.    S1R3-Instructor Bios
F.    S1F1-Assignment: Bio Post
G.   S1O1-Assignment: Pre Test
 

Session 2 - Boundary Basics

A.    S2R1-Purpose of Boundaries
B.    S2R2-Why Are They Needed
C.    S2R3-Where do they come from
D.    S2R4-Four Types of Boundaries
E.    S2R5-Four Boundary Style Factors
F.    S2R6-External vs Internal
G.   S2R7-10 Key Premises
H.   S2R8-Tips for Setting Boundaries
I.     S2F1-Assignment: Identifying Boundaries
 

Session 3 - Family Boundaries

A.    S3R1-Healthy Boundaries and Your Family
B.    S3R2-Family Privacy
C.    S3R3-Interpersonal Boundaries
D.    S3R4-Kids' Normal Developmental Needs
E.    S3R5-Effective Family Meetings
F.     S3R6-Family Meeting Checklist
G.    S3A1/F1-Activity: Hold a Family Meeting
H.    S3A2/F2-Assignment: Reflect on Family of Origin and Current Home
 

Session 4 - Boundaries and Dysfunctional Family Systems

A.    S4R1-What are the Surface Problems
B.    S4R2-Enmeshment and Detachment
C.    S4A1/F1-Activity: Personal Reflection
D.    S4R3-Boundary Conflicts
E.    S4R4-Clarify and Assert Your Boundaries
F.    S4A2/F2-Optional Assignment: EcoMap
 

Session 5 - Boundaries for Resource Families

A.    S5R1-When a Foster Child Changes Homes
B.    S5R2-Kids Common Transition Needs
C.    S5A1-Activity: Reflect on Transition Needs
D.    S5R3-Managing Conflictual or Unplanned Residence Changes
E.    S5R4-Differences Between Typical Bioparent and Foster Parent Roles
F.    S5R5-Confidentiality and Cover Stories
 

Session 6 - Conflicts with Child Visitations

A.    S6R1-Resolve Child Visitation Conflicts
B.    >S6R2-What's an Effective Child Visitation
C.    S6R3-What's the Surface Problem
 

Session 7 - Communication Tools

A.    S7R1-10 Tips for Boosting Communication Skills
B.    S7A1/F1-Activity: Discovery Health Quiz
C.    S7A2/F2-Assignment: Communication Reflection
D.    S7R2-Useful Communication Phrases
E.    S7R3-Ineffective ProblemSolving Strategies
F.    S7R4-Summary

Session 8 - Summary / Closing

A.    S8R1-Rational Boundary Building Thinking
B.    S8F1-Assignment: Identify your Healthy Boundaries
C.    S8R2-Summary
D.    S8O1-Assignment: Post Test
E.    S8O2-Assignment: Evaluation
 

Helpful Handouts

A.    H1-Boundary Problems in the Workplace
B.    H2-Changes of a Foster Child
C.    H3-Family Meeting Checklist
D.    H4-Guidelines for Setting Limits
E.    H5-How to Answer Questions
F.    H6-Indications of Boundary Violations
G.   H7-Tips for Setting Boundaries