Although we are just a few hours into the new week, I am happy to share that we recieved updates on children for three families in process over the weekend and I have forwarded those updates on to the families. It is nice to start the week with a little activity.
Also, I forgot to share last week's post on Ten Things Adopptive Parents Should Know.
The concept for week #3 is Emotional Joining. Emotional joining………..being happy, sad, angry with the child in his or her feelings. This is labeling feelings aloud. Be happy with the child - not just for him. Be sad with your child - not just for him. An example of how you might do this is when your child expresses sadness over not being included in a game at school; you might say “That makes me sad for you too.” “I bet you felt really bad when that happened”. Use this opportunity to name the feelings that are associated with the experience (sad, a bit mad, lonely, etc.). This is especially important for children who are not able to identify emotions well and for young children to help them understand what they are feeling. Don’t forget to share solutions or ideas about how to handle the situation, should it arise again.
If you have any questions about the concepts presented or would like to talk in more detail please contact cscheller@ftia.org. As a reminder, we will be hosting a webinar entitled Ten Things Adoptive Parents Need to Know at the end of this series.
Have a great week!
Salome LaMarche
Director of Programs
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