The concept for week 9 is to Provide lots of structure and nurturing. Define roles in parent responses. For example – “My job as your mother is to……. and your job is to……..” Children from difficult places need calm, secure rules (both formal and informal), role definitions, their unacceptable behavior to be stopped, an invitation for your child to experience things he/she finds challenging. Nurturing will include lots of rocking, holding, snuggling, healthy touches, positive eye contact, perhaps co-sleeping with young children, and using an article of clothing as a transition object. 65% of all interaction is social/emotional!
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 on January 6th, 2011 entitled Ten Things Adoptive Parents Need to Know. Registration information to come.
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