Monday, May 3, 2010
Created To Connect: A Christian’s Guide to The Connected Child is a study guide created by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael & Amy Monroe to help illuminate the biblical principles that serve as the foundation for the philosophy and the interventions detailed in Dr. Purvis’ book, The Connected Child. This study guide is designed to help adoptive and foster parents better understand how to build strong and lasting connections with their children, and is ideal for use in small groups as well as by individuals or couples.
Tags: Adoption, Adoption Preparation, Attachment, Behavioral Challenges, Church Ministry, Created To Connect Study Guide, Discipline, Fear, Investment Model of Parenting, Overcoming Fear, Trauma
Posted in Articles | 4 Comments »
Thursday, September 17, 2009
In our ongoing series, Common Questions & Concerns, we address the challenges that parents often face as they help their children transition to their “new world,” learn to trust and development secure attachment:
Question: We returned home with our child (adopted internationally) about 3 weeks ago. We are finding the adjustment much more difficult than we expected. For example, she is nearly 10 months old and is still not sleeping through the night. In addition, she cries what seems like all the time and is very irritable and unhappy in general. Frankly, it is making it very difficult for us to feel bonded with her and we are growing frustrated and tired. What are we doing wrong and what should we consider in order to get things back to normal?
Tags: Adoption, Attachment, Common Questions & Concerns, Investment Model of Parenting
Posted in Articles | 1 Comment »
Friday, August 21, 2009
I was recently interviewed on Think, a program on KERA (PBS). In this brief interview I talk about the importance and healing power of healthy touch for everyone, especially children from hard places. Visit http://video.kera.org/video/1208511389/program/1100712391 to view this interview.
Tags: Brain Chemistry, Healthy Touch, Investment Model of Parenting, Playful Interaction
Posted in Articles | No Comments »