Traditional discipline methods can be ineffective and even potentially damaging for adopted children – children who have experienced loss. Discipline needs to correct behavior while focusing on keeping a strong connection with your child.

Join Dafna Lender, LCSW, Clinical Director of The Theraplay Institute as she helps adoptive parents:

• Understand common challenging behaviors adopted children may exhibit at each developmental stage
• Discipline in a way that fosters learning rather than making your child feel ashamed and vengeful
• Move away from constant rewards and threats of punishment
• Help your child feel more comfortable accepting your guidance and leadership
• Integrate reciprocal play to enhance your child’s self-esteem and sense of well being to help decrease negative behavior 

Credit Hours: 1.0