How to Coach Yourself and Others Empowering Coaching And Crisis Interventions | Page 78

This book is in B&W, not color - Print page in Grayscale for Correct view! Caregivers are not empowering if they: • Beat around the bush • Fail to describe problems • Feel guilty or are afraid to be vocal • Agree with professionals to keep peace • Ignore the right to services • Leave everything to others • Accept excuses for inappropriate or inadequate services • Beg for what the law says a child should have • Abdicate to others the right to advocate for a child • Depend on others to advocate • Give up because of red tape • Are too hasty to act • Fail to act • Accept the status quo • Give in to defeat • Are comfortable with accomplishments • Discourage your child from having hope for success. Caregivers are empowering if they: • Express themselves clearly , directly and without guilt • Are not intimidated • Prepare for meetings • Stay together • Are informed • Keep Records • Collaborate • Communicate effectively • Demonstrate self-confidence • Advocate effectively • Are self-reliant and independent • Persist • Analyze problems • Organize to effect change • Are positive and strong • Have pride • Encourage others and hold people accountable Resources What is it that you need to know if you want to be an empowering advocate for your child ? First know that you are the expert when it comes to your child. You know your child better that anyone else. You know: • How your child responds to different situations • Your child’s strengths and needs • What your child likes and dislikes • What has worked to help your child • What has not worked For [email protected] Property of Bookemon, do NOT distribute 78