What does it look like to help parents grow in skill and in love for family life itself? Leticia Rodriguez, Director of Family Enrichment for the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD), joins Dr. Jaime Madison Vasquez to share how the Family Enrichment case study method (currently used in 68 countries) equips couples to communicate better, grow in friendship, and become more united as spouses and parents.
Guest Leticia Rodriguez, Director of Family Enrichment, International Federation for Family Development (IFFD)
What We Cover:
How the Family Enrichment case study method helps couples move from facts to problems to solutions in their family life
Why the husband-wife relationship is the most important factor in raising healthy children
The four-step structure of IFFD’s family enrichment courses: individual study, spouse discussion, small group, and general session
How schools and family enrichment programs can partner to support parents at every stage of a child’s development
Best practices for moderating a group discussion and the common mistake that shuts down conversation
Chapters:
00:00: Introduction
02:04: Leticia Rodriguez and the Origins of IFFD
06:42: Discovering the Beauty of Family Life
11:36: How the Case Study Method Works
19:13: Why Starting with Facts Transforms Communication
26:20: The Four Steps: From Individual Study to General Session
33:54: Parenting Across Every Stage of Development
38:57: Why the Marriage Relationship Comes First
45:37: How Schools Partner with Family Enrichment Programs
47:13: The PAUSE Platform for Families
51:14: Q&A: Common Moderator Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Q&A:
What are the key ingredients for writing a case study that sparks real discussion?
What are best practices for helping couples commit to a full series of family enrichment sessions?
Resources:
International Federation for Family Development
Family Enrichment USA Learn about family enrichment courses in the United States.
IFFD - Pause Digital resources to foster study and conversation between couples and among friends.
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