Menasha Public Library (Elisha D. Smith)

The connected child, bring hope and healing to your adoptive family, Karyn Brand Purvis, Ph.D., David R. Cross, Ph.D., and Wendy Lyons Sunshine

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-258) and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The connected child

bibliography

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Karyn Brand Purvis, Ph.D., David R. Cross, Ph.D., and Wendy Lyons Sunshine

bring hope and healing to your adoptive family

"The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special needs--requires care, consideration, and compassion. This book will help you build bonds of affection and trust with your adopted child; effectively deal with any learning or behavioral disorder; discipline your child with love without making him or her feel threatened"--Back cover

Beginning where your child began -- Solving the puzzle of difficult behavior -- Providing an atmosphere of "felt safety" -- Teaching life values -- You are the boss: handling aggression -- Nurturing at every opportunity -- Enhancing success through proactive strategies -- The magic of healthy brain chemistry and nutrition -- When all else fails: the home program -- Handling setbacks -- Healing yourself so you can heal your childHope and healing -- Where your child began -- Solving the puzzle of difficult behavior -- Disarming the fear response with felt safety -- Teaching life values -- You are the boss -- Dealing with defiance -- Nurturing at every opportunity -- Proactive strategies to make life easier -- Supporting healthy brain chemistry -- Handling setbacks -- Healing yourself to heal your child

Bring hope and healing to your adoptive family