Posts made in January, 2010
SAY WHAT YOU SEE to Yourself First
In a recent blog article “Applying ‘Say What You See’ to Adult Relationships” Monica Cravotta relates my work to that of her friend and coach Chris Douglas. She came up with the conclusion that “in a very basic way, we’re no different than our little ones in feeling upset when our basic emotional needs are unmet.” So true! In trying to bring understanding to...
Read MoreFears
Just a thought I had: Fears are beliefs that are counter to who you really are. The emotional charge makes them stand out.
Read MoreWhen Needs Appear to Conflict
“How can I provide the support and attention my three-year old needs from me and help him to be more independent at the same time?” is a question that many parents face. (See aceiatx’s question in her comment on CAN DOs Work for All Ages) The short answer is: Provide support and attention when it’s OK with you, and model independence when it’s not. SWYS:...
Read More“CAN DO’s” Work for All Ages
You don’t have to psychoanalyze your child to offer CAN DOs. Just ask yourself, “What else would work?” For a young child breaking things, you might try: “You can build a block tower and knock it down,” “You can stomp some bubble-wrap,” “You can stomp on this shoe box or tear up this cardboard tube,” “You can flatten some cans.” You can probably think of many more depending...
Read MoreSay What You See Book
