Values are basic beliefs that guide and motivate your behaviors and actions.

They are like

guideposts that can help you decide how to act in any given situation.

When playing soccer, for example, if someone values honesty, they will choose to play by
the rules even if it means losing. However, if they value winning above all else, they might
be willing to break the rules to accomplish their goal. The art project of a person who
values creativity, for example, might differ from that of someone who values cleanliness.

Understanding your personal and family values can help you act with clarity and purpose,
especially in challenging or uncertain situations.

How to Use the Cards

Read through the value cards. Consider the following questions:
Which values do you choose to guide your behaviors?
Which values does your family put first?
Are your personal and family values similar, or do they differ?
Have your personal or family values changed over time? If so, why?
Do you and your friends share values?

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 Forgiveness Courage

Feeling at peace about Trying - even if we are

the actions of others. unsure or afraid.

Growth Creativity

Developing our skills and Generating new possibilities

abilities. with our ideas.

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 Contribution Safety

Sharing our skills with Staying free of harm

those around us. or danger.

Generosity Acceptance

Willing to share with Being open to things we dislike

others. in ourselves and others.

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 Respect Self-Control

Caring for the well-being Managing our emotions,

of others. actions, and desires.

Self-Love Purpose

Believing that we are

valuable and enough just Discovering what gives
as we are. our lives meaning.

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 Mindfulness Love

Slowing down and paying Connecting and sharing

attention to the world. love with each other.

Community Fun

Caring for those Finding joy in our

around us. activities.

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 Integrity Health

Being honest and staying true Caring for the

to what we know is right. well-being of our bodies.

Curiosity Self-Compassion

Giving ourselves the same

Seeking to understand kindness and care that we
the world around us. give to our friends.
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 Kindness Persistence

Being gentle and

considerate of the Continuing despite
needs of others. difficulties.

Resilience Responsibility

Staying flexible and strong Being accountable for our

during challenges. actions.

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