Parenting
challenges all of our capacities and sensibilities. Maintaining
emotional and spiritual control is difficult even under
typical circumstances; as an exceptional parent of a child
with special needs you face unique challenges and rewards.
In this workshop, we will focus on drawing on inner resources
that nurture, revitalize and enable us to find enjoyment
and fulfillment with our child. Perhaps even finding inspiration
and creativity in the process as well as learning skills
for coping effectively. We will also explore the emotional
struggles that parents of special needs children frequently
face – renewing a sense of acceptance, hope and tolerance
for ourselves and our children.
In addition, we will:
- Learn meditation, breathing and stress-management
techniques for nurturing, revitalizing and coping;
- Learn practical principals to guide and
aide our journey;
understand the personal and societal beliefs that create obstacles
towards fulfillment and acceptance;
- Find healthy ways to deal with emotions
and feelings such as grief, anger, self-blame, disappointment
and envy;
- Enhance your ability to enjoy your child;
- Discuss ways to maintain family unity
(spouses and siblings);
- Explore the role of meaning and spirituality
in our situation; and
- Learn methods such as acupressure for
calming, relieving anxiety and soothing your child.
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