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and
now these three things remain . . . faith, hope and love
and the greatest of these is love. 1Co13:13
Step
2. Re“generate”
Change
Yourself
to
help an Alphabet Soup Child
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By
Jodee Kulp www.betterendings.org
In
order to avoid being sucked emotionally dry, you will need to maintain a
predictable, safe routine. Only
if you are healthy can you serve the needs of your child.
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Give
yourself permission to have a time out, even if it doesn’t
work for your child. Learn
to say, “All my energy is used up! Everyone to bed! I am sending
myself to bed.
That means you have to go to bed FIRST!”
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Breathe.
Take a few seconds to take a deep breath and clear your head. Tighten
all your muscles and relax each slowly. Then take a final deep breath.
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Take
a one or five minute vacation. Savor each moment.
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Sip a
favorite tea or coffee (green tea with Jasmine or flavored creamers)
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Stretch
and massage tired sore muscles or tighten every muscle in your body and
slowly release.
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Magazine
(very short articles).
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Daily
prayer book (short devotions).
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Shower
(nice smelling shampoo or bath soap),
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Fragrance
(perfume or oil in purse, drawer, pocket),
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Food
(comfort food within reason),
Click
to Step Three . . . Re"Focus"
Re
"Ally" Ten FAScinating Steps
1.
Re-Invent
| 2. Re-Generate
| 3. Re-Focus
| 4. Re-Appraise
| 5. Re-Store
6. Re-Model |
7. Re-Arrange
| 8. Re-Cuse |
9. Re-Sume |
10.
Re-Create
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Helping
youth and families with prenatal alcohol or drug exposure make
connections to encourage maximum life experiences and opportunities.
Making connections to promote
restoration and renewal for families and children in crisis and trauma