This online workshop explores the importance of emotional connection with children. It helps participants to understand and explore the idea of being mind-minded in parenting (being aware of their feelings, thoughts and desires as well as those of the child).
Participants are also helped to recognise the difference between defensive and open and engaged responding. How you respond to children, especially those who have come from adverse backgrounds often determines how the child or young person reacts. This is displayed in the behaviours they show.
The idea is to parent in a way that meets the behavioural, developmental and therapeutic needs of the child. This DDP informed workshop has an emphasis on ‘connection with correction’ to provide a secure and safe base for the child.
The sessions are held on the following dates:
Learning Objectives:
Objective 1: To gain an understanding of how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact on the child's development.
Objective 2: To gain an understanding of the 'why' behind the child's behaviour.
Objective 3: To explore ways of building emotional connections with children while also providing support for behaviour.
This workshop will be delivered in two online sessions. Participants are required to attend both sessions to receive a certificate of completion.