About Us
Our compassionate team members are dedicated graduate students in Friends University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program. Currently interning within our community, we offer heartfelt therapy services under the supervision of licensed Marriage and Family Therapist approved AAMFT Supervisors. We chose to provide this psychoeducation event as a way to extend our reach into the community and make helpful resources and information more accessible to local families.
Psychoeducation gives families practical tools and information to better understand communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and family relationships. Through interactive activities and hands-on challenges, families can learn new ways to support one another and strengthen their connections in everyday life.
Our Team
Elyse Allen
President of Delta Kappa Honor Society and interning at Morning Light Therapy and Ebenezer Christian Fellowship Church.
Grace Claudius
Vice President of Delta Kappa Honor Society and interning at Fortis
Abigail Ward
Program Vice President of Delta Kappa Honor Society and interning at Astra Mental Health and Ebenezer Christian Fellowship Church
Mari Megee
Treasurer of Delta Kappa Honor Society and interning at Hope Family Service and Dave's Place
Ashley Mieras
Has an associates in early childhood education and has 10 years of experience as a preschool teacher. Interning at Hope Family Service.
Anna Julia Rather
Interning at Resolve Counseling and Wellness.
Disclosure: Not all team members will be at every event. Depending on scheduling, teammates will vary, but at least 2 team members will be present at every function.
Family Connection Camp Itinerary
Paperwork and Safety Rules - Est. 10 minutes
The program begins with welcome introductions and registration. We focus on establishing community guidelines to ensure a safe and professional experience for all attending families.
Focus Area: N/A
Icebreaker Activity - Est. 5 minutes
Interactive team activities focused on building rapport and fostering a sense of community among all participants.
Focus Area: Connectivity and Warm-up
Find Some Who - Est. 5 minutes
During this interactive session, guests participate in an upbeat icebreaker designed to highlight universal bonds and shared life experiences among the group.
Focus Area: Inclusion
Family Values - Est. 10 minutes
Group members engage in a collaborative session to identify and document core principles that guide their collective goals, ensuring mutual agreement and preparing for upcoming workshop modules.
Focus Area: Shared Values
Comfort Zones - Est. 10 minutes
Guests examine their self-awareness and personal boundaries through guided spatial movement, identifying where they feel secure or motivated to grow while navigating a variety of professional prompts.
Focus Area: Inclusion
Let Me In - Est. 10 minutes
This collaborative group activity utilizes physical movement to help participants practice community inclusion and healthy personal boundaries within a safe and professional environment.
Focus Area: Inclusion
All Aboard - Est. 30 minutes
Participate in a dynamic group activity where families collaborate to navigate a spatial challenge, emphasizing teamwork and collective safety to ensure every member is successfully included.
Focus Area: Problem Solving and Communication
Break - Est. 30 minutes
A group discussion to review the activities, highlight key takeaways, and observe collective progress made.
Focus Area: N/A
Floor is Lava - Est. 45 minutes
In this exercise, families collaborate to navigate a challenging obstacle course while ensuring everyone remains in the designated safe zones through strategic planning and group support.
Focus Area: Problem Solving and Communication
5 Pointed Star - Est. 30 minutes
Families work together on a shared rope activity, then gather around key values to reflect on what matters most to them.
Focus Area: Shared Values
Reflection & Wrap Up - Est. 5 minutes
Final thoughts, resource distribution, and a celebratory group commemoration.
Focus Area: Feedback
Feedback - Est. 5 minutes
Attendees share valuable perspectives to improve future family programming and experiences.
Focus Area: Feedback