A focus on the individual to feel emotionally safe in our presence. They learn that we will not hurt them. This is the first step to get the individual to begin bonding with others.
For so many, nurturing relationships do not exist and if there is any relationship it is one of mistrust and pain, either physically or emotionally. After consistently feeling “safe” . rather than unsafe the individual will soon allow the barriers to their heart to fall down.
We will then begin showing and creating love, where the relationship is based on unconditional valuing. Our focus is on the person and not their actions and words. The focus here is the building of meaningful relationships.
Empowering and uplifting interactions with our folks will allow them to see the best in them selves, it will teach them they are important and good. it will create strong bonds and teach them how in return to love others.
Demands are a part of life that comes in many forms, an understanding that the less demands they feel the more strong interdependent relationships they will build. care givers will minimize these demands to to foster a feeling on togetherness.
When people in general know what to expect or what is coming next this will reduce their fears. Some ways we can create structure in one's lives is as follows: schedules, routines, calendars, etc. Each individual may need a different form of structure but our focus is ensuring that it reduces fears and allows the person to feel safe by knowing how their day is set up. Structure can also assist the team members with creating responsibilities and better able to plan out the day.
Many changes throughout our day occur. For the folks we serve, these transitions or changes in their day create an environment where they feel unsafe. Identifying these changes will allow us to reduce the demands and fear of the change. we will show due diligence in uplifting and empowering during these moments. Creating a structure to help see them through any changes.
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