Think about a relationship that you value and the characteristics that make the relationship successful. Reflect and respond to the questions below. Discuss your responses with a trainer, coach, or administrator.

1. Think about a relationship that you value (e.g., with family member, a significant other, a friend or colleague) What are the characteristics that make it successful?
    
2. Which of the characteristics you listed above would be important in family-professional partnerships?
    
3. Why do you feel the characteristics would be important in family-professional partnerships?