We are coming close to the end of the school year. As parents in developing adaptive skills for the new normal, how well are we doing?
1. Cognitive Flexibility: Am I thinking outside the box? Can I see things from my spouse's or my child's perspective? Do I listen well while suspending my judgment?
2. Emotional Capacity: Am I able to label my own emotions first? Do I know what kind of struggles that my spouse or child is going through? Can I express my feelings and my needs so that the other person may understand?
3. Behavioral Consistency: Do I do what I say? Is there a routine that protects safety and establishes a healthy rhythm in my household? Do I spend enough time at home to build relationships?
4. Crisis Management Skills: Am I aware of my spouse and my children's daily struggles? Do I listen and journey with them? Do I have space for myself to relax and gather strength after a long day? Am I good at managing crisis on both the incident level and the psychological level? Am I ready to act to protect and provide for my family?
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