GROWING THE ROOTS OF RESILIENCE - PART 2 (for caregivers)

DESCRIPTION:

Recording date:  March 4, 2020

This session is adapted from a group that provides support to families impacted by separation and divorce issues. This information may be a helpful, and hopeful, starting point for families as they make their way through challenging times.

In the session, you will learn about:

• The impact of parental conflict on child development & well being
• Ways to improve your communication and conflict management skills
• Ways to become more responsive to your child’s emotional needs
• The differences between parallel and co-parenting practices

Materials from this session are adapted from Child & Adolescent Service's Growing the Roots of Resilience Group. Please visit Growing the Roots of Resilience - Part 1 (for youth) to explore the youth version of this session.

Presented by:

• Child and Adolescent Services 

Related resources:

• Families Change Ontario: Guide to Separation and Divorce: age-appropriate information to help kids, teens and families
• Diocese of Hamilton: Separation and Divorce
• Ontario Association for Family Mediation
• Family Law Information Centres
• Mental Health Foundations (emotion-focused therapy information, handouts, videos, etc.)
• VIDEOS:
  • EFFT Parent video series
  • Brené Brown - Empathy (short animated YouTube video)
  • Active Listening - Validating
• Recommended authors:
  • Louise Hayes
  • Dan Hughes
  • Gabor Maté
  • Dan Siegel
• For your child or youth:
  • For your Sesame Street: Little Children, Big Challenges - "It's Not Your Fault" (video)
  • Mindful Minute Breathing Exercise: The Power of One Breath (video)
  • Easy Relaxation for Kids (video)
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids (video)
  • Help Guide - ways to help your kids cope (for family members)