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Dr. John Townsend defines four essential character traits that individuals need to navigate life's challenges and demands. He shares with Ron Deal that these components are required for stronger relationships. We can help our children and stepchildren develop them and be resilient kids. 1) Attachment: the ability to trust and be vulnerable with others 2) Separation: the ability to have your own voice, which includes healthy boundary-setting 3) Integration: navigating both the positive and negative realities of life 4) Adulthood: the capacity to take responsibility, make sound decisions, and live a purposeful life.

Show Notes and Resources
Access Dr. Townsend's TPRAT and other resources 
Search on and/or post to the blended ministry map 
Give a gift to support blended families 
Ron's trainings and events 
List of Recognized Providers 

Dr. John Townsend defines four essential character traits that individuals need to navigate life's challenges and demands. He shares with Ron Deal that these components are required for stronger relationships. We can help our children and stepchildren develop them and be resilient kids. 1) Attachment: the ability to trust and be vulnerable with others 2) Separation: the ability to have your own voice, which includes healthy boundary-setting 3) Integration: navigating both the positive and negative realities of life 4) Adulthood: the capacity to take responsibility, make sound decisions, and live a purposeful life.
Show Notes and Resources
<ul>
<li><a href="https://drtownsend.com/">Access Dr. Townsend's TPRAT and other resources</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/find-an-event/#blendedmap">Search on and/or post to the blended ministry map&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://donate.familylife.com/blended/?cru_source=D000BLENDG&amp;cru_medium=DesktopHeaderNav&amp;cru_campaign=Blended">Give a gift to support blended families</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://smartstepfamilies.com/smart-help/clinical-ministry-training">Ron's trainings and events</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://smartstepfamilies.com/smart-help/therapy-providers">List of Recognized Providers</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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According to Dr. John Townsend there are four essential character traits essential for stronger relationships: attachment, separation, integration, and adulthood. He shares with Ron Deal what's required in each that helps raise resilient kids.