I sent the information below to our Primary workers today, but felt that it would be worthwhile to share with our Esperanza educators and other stakeholders, too.
You may have heard of "The 5 Love Languages." They were originally designed by a counselor for married couples, but they have application with other relationships as well.
Below is a brief description of each:
- Words of affirmation. You like receiving notes or calls of appreciation, encouragement, gratitude, etc.
- Acts of service. You like it when others serve you in some way such as helping with a project.
- Receiving gifts. You like receiving any kind of gift that demonstrates the other person is thinking of you or cares about you.
- Quality time. You like the other person to "be" with you. It's the gift of individual attention.
- Physical touch. You like people to show they care through hugs, pats on the back, etc.
Most people do for others what is most important for them. For example, Beth--our just released Primary secretary-- mentioned that her primary languages (a tie) are Quality Time and Acts of Service. Therefore, they are what she is most willing and eager to give to the people around her. Yet, what we appreciate the most isn't always what others appreciate the most.
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Name:_________________________________
_____ Words of affirmation
_____ Acts of service
_____ Receiving gifts
_____ Quality time
_____ Physical touch
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