Parent Survival Guide From Chaos to Harmony in Ten Weeks or Less 1st Edition by Theresa Kellam 0415989345 9781135858070

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ISBN 10: 0415989345
ISBN 13: 9781135858070
Author: Theresa Kellam

When parents turn to the parenting/self-help section of their local bookstore, they are looking for both practical guidance and a childrearing philosophy that resonates with them – an approach they can relate to and be comfortable implementing in their own household. In The Parent Survival Guide: From Chaos to Harmony in Ten Weeks or Less, Theresa Kellam presents a way to strengthen the relationship with the child that simultaneously promotes the parent’s own emotional healing and wellness. Grounded in a research-supported therapeutic technique that uses structured play time as the catalyst for interpersonal connection and growth, Kellam’s model is subtle in its simplicity. Through a series of guided exercises, Kellam gives parents the skills they need to begin to set aside special playtimes with their children, during which the most important part of the process is simply “being there” in a way that promotes healing, growth, and communication. The beauty of this approach is that in only 30 minutes, once a week, the results can be seen in only a few weeks. Features of the book include: “Parent Survival Tip” at the start of each chapter Original cartoon illustrations bring text to life Short but insightful workseet questions bring focus to the program The Parent Survival Guide is structured over a series of 10 chapters, which can be read in conjunction with the 10-sessions of the CPRT workshops for those parents enrolled in a formal filial training program. But the material in the book is designed to be read and implemented by anyone. The author is not only a licensed psychologist and filial therapist, but she has also gone through the program with her own son and continues to rely on its principles within her family.

Parent Survival Guide From Chaos to Harmony in Ten Weeks or Less 1st Table of contents:

1 Making a Loving Connection
Keeping a Loving Connection
A Loving Connection: Guidance Instead of Control
To Survive We Must Have an Emotional Connection
Children Will Connect Any Way They Can
Making Things Better May Not Be Loving
Being With Your Children So They Won’t Feel Alone
The Simple Mechanics of a Loving Connection
The Power of Empathy
What’s Getting in Your Way?
The Pain of Empathizing
Parental Disappointment
Parental Anger
Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer?
Parental Guilt
Give Yourself a Break
It’s What You Do After What You Did
Practice a Reflective Response
Answers Using Reflective Responding
Homework5
2 The Wonder of Play Speaking Your Child’s Language
Collecting Toys for Special Playtime
Homemade Toys
Homemade Playdough Recipe
Homemade Doctor’s Kit
Dollhouse Dolls and Furniture
Inexpensive Toys
Using Toys Your Child Already Has
Storing Special Playtime Toys
Visiting Toys and Toys That Are Off Limits
Worries About Toys
What Happens in Special Playtime Can Stay in Special Playtime
Behavior Is an Expression of Feelings and Thoughts
Entering Your Child’s World
Tracking Your Child’s Behavior
Practice Tracking
Answers Using Tracking
Nonverbal Language
Goals of the Play Session
Choosing a Time
Choosing a Place
Videotaping
Adapting Special Playtime to Babies
Adapting Special Playtime to Teens
Adapting Special Playtime to Special Needs Children
Is There Meaning in Children’s Play?
Review of Previous Homework
Homework6
3 A Window to Your Child’s Inner World
Set the Stage
From Order to Chaos
The Only Limits
It’s Important
No Interruptions
Beginning the Session
Reflect Feelings and Track Behavior
Returning Responsibility
Show Me What Happens When You Try
Offering Assistance
Self-Esteem Building Responses3
Ending the Play Session
Evaluating Your Sessions
Are You Ready?
Review
Answers to Review
Play Session Transcripts
Practice Play Session Scenarios
Review of Previous Homework
Homework6
4 Promoting Your Child’s Emotional Maturity
Emotions as a Guide
How Emotions Take Over Your Life
All Emotions Are Related to Our Desire for Personal Power
Emotions and Morality
Sitting With Emotions
Teaching Instead of Punishing
Setting Limits With Love and Compassion
Why It’s Worth It
Delaying Gratification and Increasing Frustration Tolerance
Promoting Security
No One Can Do It All the Time
Guidelines for Expressing Difficult Emotions
Practice ACT
ACT Answer Sheet
Review of Previous Homework
Homework4
5 Your Child’s Place in Your Heart
Beyond Dysfunction
Practicing Fascination
Review the Videotapes
Set the Stage for a Structured Play Session
Body Language
Lean Forward and Appear Interested
Allow the Child to Lead
Returning Responsibility
Tracking
Reflective Responding
Seeing the World Th rough Your Child’s Eyes
Matching and Mirroring
Review of Previous Homework
Homework1
6 Gaining Your Child’s Respect
Treating Others With Respect Scenario
Chore Scenario
In- and Out-of-Bed Scenarios
Homework Scenario
Horse Sense
Choice-Giving and Decision Making
Practice Choice-Giving
Answers to Choice-Giving Practice
Review of Previous Homework
Homework2
7 Connecting with Your Child
“I’m Worried About What My Child’s Play Might Mean”
Don’t Let Your Excuses Get in Your Way
“My Child Just Wants Attention”
“My Child Is Trying to Manipulate Me”
“What About Discipline?”
“I Don’t Have Time for Th is”
“No One Understands”
“I’m Worried I’m Not Doing It Right”
Analyzing the Transcript
“How Is Understanding My Feelings Different From Reacting to Them?”
Are You Still Grieving Your Own Childhood?
Identifying Your Own Emotional Issues
Review of Previous Homework
Homework3
8 Nurturing Your Child’s Inner Wisdom
Three Conditions for a Healthy Relationship
Making Love Conditional
Praise, the Language of Evaluation
A Misunderstanding of Self-Esteem
Ideal Self versus Real Self
I Love You, No Matter What
Valuing Not Evaluating
You’re Already Doing It
I’ll See the World Through Your Eyes
I’ll Be Honest
Everyone Matters
Let Your Children Know They Matter
Review of Previous Homework
Homework4
9 Facilitating Your Child’s Healing
Play Themes
Helping Your Child Move On
Giving Your Child Fairy Godparents
Structured Doll Play
Structured Doll Play for Loss and Trauma
Sand Play
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
What Are Your Questions?
Review of Homework
Homework2
10 You Did It
Child Behavior Inventory
Parent Behavior Inventory
“Where Do I Go From Here?”
“How Do I Know If My Child Needs a Therapist?”
“How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?”
A Word About Medication
Your Child’s Diagnosis
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