Table 1.

Example of engagement activities

Meaningful events	Recording and sharing memories of events that were meaningful to parent and youth
Downward spiral	Board game that alerts participants to the consequences of substance abuse across  social, emotional, familial, educational, occupational, and financial contexts
Garbage bag	Family writes and then symbolically throws away hurtful personal qualities or feelings  to release problematic emotions, experiences, behaviors
Rush hour traffic  jam	Focuses on group problem solving while providing insight into individual approaches  to problem solving and constructive family interactions
3-D Storytelling	Play-doh is used to create 3-D characters and develop a story that encourages families  to communicate feelings, concerns, and patterns in their relationships
To You but from  Who?	Creates an opportunity to share positive words and compliments and builds recognition  of individual and family strengths aimed at overcoming negative communication  and increasing positive interactions
Bubble breathing	Blowing bubbles provides an opportunity to teach deep breathing techniques that are  useful in reducing anxiety, anger, stress, etc.
Worry stones	Stones are used to illustrate levels of worry that leads to discussion of anxiety,  challenges, and related concerns