Restorative Parenting

Download or read book Restorative Parenting written by John Ehrhart and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 7 Ways to Transform the Parent-Child Relationship 1. ATTACHMENT: Developing positive connections that transcend competing forces. 2. DEVELOPMENT: Promoting healthy maturation of children and self. 3. EMPATHY: Ability to connect with feelings and needs being expressed. 4. PATIENCE: Capacity to stay with what is happening in the present moment, without reacting. 5. ADULTHOOD: Taking 100%% responsibility for the state of ones life and ones relationships. 6. RESTORATION: Willingness and the skillful means to repair the harm. 7. RELATIONSHIP: Prioritize relationships over all else. About The Author: John Ehrhart holds a master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology from Naropa University, and bachelor of arts degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from Creighton University. He is the co-founder of the Colorado Center for Restorative Practices. John lives in Erie, Colorado with his wife, Peggy, and their four children. He enjoys writing songs, camping with his kids, playing in the mountains, and writing