Archive for “Overcoming Fear”
By: Lisa Qualls
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
My son, Ebenezer, has an extreme fear of bees; when he sees a bee, or even a fly outside, he runs into the house and refuses to go back out. It isn’t difficult for me to understand why. When he was 2 1/2, he followed his brother into the pasture to feed the cows, and stepped on a wasps’ nest. The wasps swarmed him, and as we ran to help, we were all stung multiple times. Ebenezer had 35 stings. It was a horrible event for all of us – in fact, just writing about it makes me recall how terrified I was.
I’m currently reading The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson; it has given me so much to think about. Chapter 4: Kill the Butterflies! Integrating Memory for Growth and Healing is packed with fascinating information about the brain and how to help our children process memories. Making sense of their memories helps them better understand their thoughts and feelings in the present.
Tags: Brain Development, Compassion, Fear, Giving Voice, Overcoming Fear, Trauma
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By: Amy Monroe, Dr. Karyn Purvis, Michael Monroe
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Fear — it is a crippling and sometimes debilitating feeling, but it is so much more than a feeling. For many children from hard places, fear is a constant, though unwelcome, companion. It is a way of life. From research we know that fear left unaddressed can have pervasive and long-lasting effects on a child, including negative impacts on cognitive ability, sensory processing, brain chemistry, brain development, ability to focus and ability to trust. As a result, it distorts and dictates much of what our children are dealing with.
Tags: Behavioral Challenges, Compassion, Fear, Overcoming Fear, Trauma
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By: Michael Monroe
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Giving ‘children from hard places’ the gift of voice allows them to replace fear with trust. Giving them voice enables them to learn how to ask for their needs appropriately. Giving them voice helps them to begin to express what they are feeling. But these children will not find their voice on their own — they need insightful and equipped parents that are willing to give them voice.
Watch as Michael Monroe explains what it means for parents to give their children the gift of voice.
Tags: Balance of Nurture & Structure, Behavioral Challenges, Being Fully Present, Fear, Giving Voice, Investment Model of Parenting, Motivations and Expectations, Overcoming Fear
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By: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Sleep related issues and challenges are all too common for children from hard places. Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis offers insights and strategies to help parents effectively respond to their child’s fear associated with sleep issues and build connection in the process.
Tags: Behavioral Challenges, Compassion, Creative Ways to Connect, Fear, Giving Voice, Overcoming Fear
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By: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Monday, May 16, 2011
Fear is very real in the lives of children from hard places. In fact, fear often ‘bullies’ our children into much of their misbehavior. As a result, it is critical that parents of children from hard places approach fear and fear-driven behaviors with compassion, insight and wisdom. Watch as Dr. Purvis explains the impact of fear and how parents can begin to help their children learn to trust and let go of fear.
Tags: Attachment, Behavioral Challenges, Brain Chemistry, Compassion, Fear, Overcoming Fear
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By: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Monday, April 18, 2011
As promised, here are the handouts (containing the text of Dr. Purvis’ slides) from the recent Empowered To Connect Conference in Denver, Colorado:
● Handout for The Attachment Dance
● Handout for Empoweing Our Kids to Succeed: Understanding Sensory Processing and the Neurochemistry of Fear
● Handout for Foundations for Behavioral Change
Tags: Attachment, Behavioral Challenges, Brain Chemistry, Discipline, ETC Conference, Overcoming Fear, Sensory Processing
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By: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Monday, April 4, 2011
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis encourages adoptive and foster parents to provide familiarity and continuity for their new child, including familiar foods and smells, elements of their native language and culture, and, where appropriate, contact with familiar people. This video is part of the Insights and Gifts video series, which includes a small group discussion guide that you can download here.
Tags: Adoption Preparation, Compassion, Creative Ways to Connect, Fear, Insights & Gifts, Overcoming Fear
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By: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis talks about the importance of proximity, healty touch and gentle eye contact for children from hard places. This video is part of the Insights and Gifts video series, which includes a small group discussion guide that you can download here.
Tags: Adoption Preparation, Being Fully Present, Creative Ways to Connect, Insights & Gifts, Overcoming Fear
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By: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis talks about the importance of predictability for children from hard places, and how parents can help children succeed by enabling them to know what to expect. This video is part of the Insights and Gifts video series, which includes a small group discussion guide that you can download here.
Tags: Adoption Preparation, Behavioral Challenges, Fear, Insights & Gifts, Investment Model of Parenting, Overcoming Fear
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By: Dr. Karyn Purvis
Monday, March 21, 2011
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis encourages parents not to be afraid of their child’s feelings and instead allow their child to openly discuss and process their feelings. This video is part of the Insights and Gifts video series, which includes a small group discussion guide that you can download here.
For more Empowered To Connect resources aimed at helping parents discuss and embrace their child’s feelings, click here.
Tags: Adoption Preparation, Being Fully Present, Compassion, Giving Voice, Insights & Gifts, Loss and Grief, Overcoming Fear, Talking with Childen
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