Talking to Youth for Adults

Two-part sessions are geared toward parents and adults who work with kids of all ages: Helping Children Deal With Their Feelings Ways to help children cope with their negative feelings - anger, envy, etc. Engaging Cooperation Invite cooperation without threats, warnings, etc. Alternative to Punishment Ways to express strong disapproval as well as encourage responsibility for behavior Encouraging Autonomy Skills to help children be responsible individuals who can one day function on their own Praise Help children become aware of their strengths Free Children From Playing Roles Children are sometimes cast into roles (bully, whiner, etc.) - freedom from roles.