Relationships
During the first year of life, these early interactions with caregivers set the stage for how we do relationships for the rest of our lives.
What is attachment?
The two strategies in Connecting include Engagement Strategies and Mindfulness Strategies. Mindfulness means I do this.
Become aware of how my own history influences how I parent/relate to others.
The ability to give care, receive care, negotiate our needs & be autonomous are characteristics of this Attachment style.
What is Secure Attachment?
In order to build trust with youth and give them some control in their life, caregivers can use these two tools.
What are Choices and Compromises?
We know that our youth have been harmed in relationships and the only way they can heal is through this.
What are healthy relationships, or "Connection"
These five engagement strategies are part of the Connecting Principles.
What is Healthy Touch, Behavioral Matching, Eye Contact, Voice Quality, & Playful Engagement?