“What people of all ages can use in a moment of distress is not agreement or disagreement; they need someone to recognize what it is they’re experiencing.”
Parent : You must eat 2 chapatis and some rice
Child : I am not that hungry
Parent : How can you not be hungry, you must.
Child : I WON’T, I AM NOT HUNGRY
Parent : Dont talk that way!!!
Steady denial of feelings can confuse and enrage kids. You are teaching them not to trust their own feelings and to constantly rely on others.
Helping children deal with their feelings is about striking heartfelt conversations with children. How parents should communicate that creates a safe haven for the child to express themselves.
During this program you will learn four crucial skills
- Listen with full attention
- Acknowledging a feeling
- Give feelings a name
- Grant wishes in fantasy
This program is well suited for Parents and To – Be Parents as well