Post by Will on Jun 10, 2017 18:34:54 GMT -8
The responses I have seen work well with children all have several things in common. First, they provide the child with the words and language they may need to describe what is happening ( You seem upset, how do you feel? You are working so hard on that, it must be difficult.) Then they give the child a chance to explain what happened in their own words and to express their feelings. Don't try to demonize feeling like anger and sadness, rather acknowledge them and give the child support. Finally you must give the child options for a resolution and the time to think through what those different choices will mean. Patience, empathy, and respect should form the basis of every response.